recompense vs compensate

recompense is a noun but compensate is not a noun.

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

As verbs, recompense and compensate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of recompense include remunerate.

As verbs, recompense and compensate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of recompense include indemnify, repair.

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

recompense (verb)	compensate (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