What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rewarded
Example
The students were rewarded with a pizza party for their hard work. [rewarded: past tense]
Example
She felt rewarded after completing the marathon. [rewarded: adjective]
recompense
Example
The company offered recompense for the damages caused by their product. [recompense: noun]
Example
He was recompensed for his time and effort on the project. [recompensed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rewarded is more commonly used than recompense in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between rewarded and recompense?
Recompense is more formal and less common than rewarded, making it more appropriate for formal or professional contexts.
