1. To make amends for; pay compensation for; SYN. recompense, indemnify.
2. To make proper payment to; SYN. recompense, remunerate.
3. To make up for, make good; SYN. counterbalance, even out, even off, even up.

To secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for;

ETYM French recouper; pref. re- re- + couper to cut.
To reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss; SYN. reimburse.

1. To pay back for some expense incurred
2. Repay