compensate

//ˈkɒmpənseɪt//
C1Frequency Level 9Formal
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Verb

compensateInfinitive
compensatePresent tense
compensatedPast tense
compensatedPast participle
compensatingPresent participle
compensatesThird-person singular
1

To give someone money or something of value to make up for loss, injury, or suffering they have experienced.

The company compensated the workers for their injuries.

2

To make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect; to counterbalance or offset.

Her enthusiasm compensates for her lack of experience.

3

To provide payment to someone for work done or services rendered.

The company compensates its employees fairly for their work.