compensate - Definition & Meaning

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Third Person

compensates

Present Participle

compensating

Past Tense

compensated

Past Participle

compensated

to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered

transitive

Insurance companies often compensate policyholders for property damage or loss.
As a gesture of goodwill, the airline offered to compensate passengers for the inconvenience caused by the delayed flight.
The government established a fund to compensate victims of a natural disaster.

Synonyms:

to make up for losses or deficiencies by providing something of equal value or benefit

transitive

The company compensated for the delay in delivery by offering a discount to customers.
The organization sought additional sources of revenue to compensate for reduced funding.
She compensated for the decline in sales by launching a new marketing campaign.
The team improved their teamwork to compensate for the absence of their star player.

Synonyms:

to pay someone for the work they have done

transitive

The company compensates its employees with competitive salaries and benefits packages.
The law mandates that employers must compensate workers for overtime hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek.
The nonprofit organization relies on donations to compensate volunteers for their time and effort.
The contract stipulates that the consultant will be compensated monthly for their services rendered.
The athlete signed a lucrative endorsement deal that compensated him handsomely for promoting the brand.

Synonyms:

to offset or make amends for something undesirable by applying an opposing force or effect

transitive

The company increased employee benefits to compensate for the lack of salary raises.
The cooling system in the car compensates for the engine's heat during long drives.
The government implemented tax breaks to compensate for rising inflation rates.
The dietitian recommended eating more fruits and vegetables to compensate for a lack of essential nutrients in the diet.

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