compensate

CEFRC1

/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To pay or give something to make up for loss or harm.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even.

Examples

  • Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.

  • You must compensate him for the money he lost.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkɔm.penˌsæɪt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.

  2. To do (something good) after (something bad) happens.

  3. To adjust or adapt to a change, often a harm or deprivation.

More examples

In context

  • Money cannot compensate for life.

  • His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality.

  • It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

Borrowed from Latin compēnsātus, perfect passive participle of compensō (“to weight together one thing against another, balance, make good”), -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more.