COMPENSATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Compensate.
How to pronounce compensate:
US
Compensate - as a verb
Adjust for
Example: "Engineers will work to correct the effects of air resistance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correctcounterbalanceeven offeven outeven upHypernyms (Closely Related)
balanceequilibrateequilibriseequilibrizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make amends for; pay compensation for
Example: "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the jews in the third reich"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indemnifyrecompenserepairHypernyms (Closely Related)
payHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Example: "He is compensating for being a bad father"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coverovercompensateMake reparations or amends for
Example: "Right a wrong done to the victims of the holocaust"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correctredressrightHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Do or give something to somebody in return
Example: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paypay offMake payment to; compensate
Example: "My efforts were not remunerated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recompenseremunerateHypernyms (Closely Related)
payHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He will compensate the workers for their overtime."
"The company offered to compensate customers for the defective product."
"The government aims to compensate farmers affected by the drought."
"The insurance company promised to compensate the policyholder for the damages."
"He tried to compensate for his mistake by working extra hours."
Word Game Points
Is COMPENSATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compensate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMPENSATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is COMPENSATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compensate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMPENSATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is COMPENSATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compensate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMPENSATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
