Recompenses

Recompenses (plural of recompense) refers to something given or received as an equivalent for loss, injury, or suffering, or as a reward or compensation for service or merit. It implies a making up for a wrong, providing satisfaction, or acknowledging a valuable contribution. The term often carries a sense of justice, fairness, or gratitude. The recompense can take various forms, including financial payment, emotional recognition, acts of kindness, or the fulfillment of promises. The value of recompense can be subjective and dependent on the individual, but the core meaning always involves a return for something of significance that was previously given or experienced.

Recompenses meaning with examples

• After years of dedicated service, the company offered generous financial recompenses to their loyal employees. They expressed the value of their dedicated effort and wished to share the value. This was far beyond what they could have imagined from previous years.
• The injured party received significant recompenses from the insurance company for medical bills and lost wages. Their injury was a serious issue and therefore needed a significant settlement. This would give them financial independence again.
• Her selfless acts were not motivated by a desire for recompenses, but the community showered her with praise and gratitude as a sign of their love. This was their way of showing they loved and appreciated all of her work.
• The author was granted literary recompenses for her novel which included award nominations, and strong book sales. The author had spent decades working and was finally seeing that effort pay off, it was a well deserved acknowledgment.
• The soldiers returning from war expected both financial recompenses for their sacrifices and psychological support. Their lives had been changed and their time and service needed to be recognized, along with help returning to their families.