What is "compensate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "compensate": adjust for

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Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/, /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/

Meaning of "compensate": make amends for; pay compensation for

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Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/, /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/

Meaning of "compensate": make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

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Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/, /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/

Meaning of "compensate": make reparations or amends for

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Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/, /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/

Meaning of "compensate": do or give something to somebody in return

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Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/, /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/

Meaning of "compensate": make payment to; compensate

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/, /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/

Synonyms:

satisfy, refund, reimburse, atone, repay, recoup, pay, reward, requite, commit, indemnify, recompense, remunerate, come down with, shell out, guerdon, take care of, make good, pay up, plank out, pony up, tickle the palm, repair, fix, improve, outweigh, invalidate, countervail, neutralize, negative, better, redress, nullify, counterbalance, negate, abrogate, counteract, balance, counterpoise, annul, atone for, cancel out, make amends, set off,

Antonyms:

penalize, deprive, fine, forfeit, damage, take, lose, damage, destroy, injure, permit, validate, worsen, deprive, fine, forfeit, penalize, break, hurt, approve, support, lose,