récompenser

Definitions of récompenser
  1. verb
    act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
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    type of:
    agir, entrer en action, prendre des mesures
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  2. verb
    make payment to; compensate
    synonyms: payer
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    types:
    dédommager, indemniser
    reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
    type of:
    payer, régler
    give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
  3. verb
    show appreciation to
    synonyms: ne pas oublier
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    type of:
    laisser, laisser en héritage, laisser pour héritage, léguer
    leave or give by will after one's death
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