COMPENSATE


Meaning of COMPENSATE in English

verb

1.

to make good the defects of

her kind heart compensated for her nosy ways

Synonyms: atone (for), balance, counterbalance, counterpoise, countervail, make up, offset, outweigh, redeem, set off

Related Word: abrogate, annul, invalidate, negate, nullify; counteract, negative, neutralize; better, fix (up), improve, repair; redress

Idioms: make amends ( or reparations), make matters right

2.

Synonyms: pay 1, guerdon, remunerate

3.

to make proper payment to (as for injury, loss, or damage)

compensated a worker injured on the job

Synonyms: indemnify, pay, recompense, reimburse, remunerate, repay, requite

Related Word: recoup, refund

Idioms: make restitution ( or reparation)

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