Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
compensate
verb
/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
Definition
To make up for a loss, deficiency, or injury.
Examples
- The company offered to compensate employees for the extra hours worked during the project.
- He worked overtime to compensate for the time he had taken off.
- She received a payment to compensate for the damage to her car.
Meaning
Compensate means to provide something good in return for something bad or to balance out an effect.
Synonyms
- Make up for
- Offset
- Counterbalance
- Recoup
- Reimburse
