compensate vs recompense

compensate is not a noun while recompense is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compensate	No	No	Yes	No
recompense	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, compensate and recompense are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compensate include remunerate.

As verbs, compensate and recompense are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compensate include indemnify, repair.

compensate (noun)	recompense (noun)
	the act of compensating for service or loss or injury
	payment or reward (as for service rendered)

compensate (verb)	recompense (verb)
make payment to; compensate	make payment to; compensate
make amends for; pay compensation for	make amends for; pay compensation for
do or give something to somebody in return
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities