Recompensar
Example: El professor va recompensar els alumnes per la seva dedicació.
Definition
"Recompensar" means to give someone a reward or compensation in recognition of their effort, achievement, or service. It involves acknowledging and providing something valuable in return for positive actions or contributions, such as rewarding students for their dedication.
Etymology
The word "recompensar" comes from the Latin 'compensare,' meaning 'to weigh one thing against another' or 'to balance,' combined with the prefix 're-' indicating 'back' or 'again.' Did you know? It essentially means to 'balance back' or 'make up for,' reflecting the idea of giving back something in return.
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"Recompensar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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