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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.