Also means
to compensate
Usage Note
Recompensar implies giving something back in recognition of effort or loss — closer to 'reward' or 'make up for' than the neutral pagar. The noun is recompensa. It can take a person as direct object (te recompenso) or the act (recompensó su esfuerzo).
Examples
"Quiero recompensar tu esfuerzo y dedicación."
Natural Translation
I want to reward your effort and dedication.
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