Compensate - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- make amends for; pay compensation for (syn: indemnify, recompense, repair)
- make reparations or amends for (syn: correct, redress, right)
- do or give something to somebody in return (syn: make up, pay, pay off)
- make payment to; compensate (syn: recompense, remunerate)
Extra examples
His enthusiasm compensates for his lack of skill.
The price of the item has been reduced to compensate for a defect.
She was not compensated for the damage done to her car.
The firm must compensate you for your travelling costs.
The loss of money is more than compensated for by the joy of having free time.
Nothing could ever compensate me for losing my husband.
Because my left eye is so weak, my right eye has to work harder to compensate.
Her intelligence more than compensates for her lack of experience.
The firm will compensate workers for their loss of earnings.
Meeting you unexpectedly certainly compensates for missing the train!
A significant amount of work experience may compensate for the lack of a degree.
She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident
Word forms
I/you/we/they: compensate
he/she/it: compensates
present participle: compensating
past tense: compensated
past participle: compensated
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