The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word REMUNERATE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result REMUNERATE
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What does REMUNERATE mean?
REMUNERATE verb- To compensate; to pay.