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to compensate
01
to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered
Transitive: to compensate sb | to compensate sb for damage or difficulty
02
to make up for losses or deficiencies by providing something of equal value or benefit
Transitive: to compensate for a loss or deficiency
03
to pay someone for the work they have done
Transitive: to compensate sb for work or service | to compensate sb
04
to offset or make amends for something undesirable by applying an opposing force or effect
Transitive: to compensate for an undesirable situation
compensate
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compensated
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compensated
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compensation
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compensation
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overcompensate
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overcompensate
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Example
Insurance companies often compensate policyholders for property damage or loss.
The government established a fund to compensate victims of a natural disaster.
As a gesture of goodwill, the airline offered to compensate passengers for the inconvenience caused by the delayed flight.
The company compensates its employees with competitive salaries and benefits packages.
The employees were compensated handsomely for their hard work.
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