Owe and Recompense

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Owe verb - Be obliged to pay or repay.

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Recompense is an antonym for owe.

Recompense verb - To make a return for.

Usage example: the wealthy gentleman told the poor little girl she could recompense his generosity simply by enjoying her new toys

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Owe is an antonym for recompense.

Nearby Words: recompensed, recompensing

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