COMPENSATE

/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 20

Definition

  1. verb adjust for. — synonyms: counterbalance, correct, make_up, even_out, even_off, even_up
  2. verb make amends for. — synonyms: recompense, repair, indemnify
  3. verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities. — synonyms: cover, overcompensate
  4. verb make reparations or amends for. — synonyms: right, redress, correct
  5. verb do or give something to somebody in return. — synonyms: pay, pay_off, make_up
  6. verb make payment to. — synonyms: recompense, remunerate

Examples

  • “It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it.”
  • “His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality.”
  • “I don't like driving that old car because it always steers a little to the left so I'm forever compensating for that when I drive it. Trust me, it gets annoying real fast.”

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