Meaning & Definition of Compensate in English
English⟶
Compensate
/kɑmpənset/
verb
1. Adjust for
- "Engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
synonym:
- compensate,
- counterbalance,
- correct,
- make up,
- even out,
- even off,
- even up
2. Make amends for
- Pay compensation for
- "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the jews in the third reich"
- "She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident"
synonym:
- compensate,
- recompense,
- repair,
- indemnify
3. Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- "He is compensating for being a bad father"
synonym:
- cover,
- compensate,
- overcompensate
4. Make reparations or amends for
- "Right a wrongs done to the victims of the holocaust"
synonym:
- right,
- compensate,
- redress,
- correct
5. Do or give something to somebody in return
- "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
synonym:
- pay,
- pay off,
- make up,
- compensate
6. Make payment to
- Compensate
- "My efforts were not remunerated"
synonym:
- compensate,
- recompense,
- remunerate
Examples of using
I worked hard to compensate for the loss.
I will compensate you for your loss.
Diligence may compensate for lack of experience.