Meanings (ES + gloss)
recompensar
To reward or repay (someone) for something done, given etc.
He cannot recompense me better.
She in regard thereof him recompenst / With golden words, and goodly countenance, / And such fond fauours sparingly dispenst […]
compensar
To give compensation for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.
The judge ordered the defendant to recompense the plaintiff by paying $100.