compensate

/kˈɒmpənsˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/

to compensate

MAIN VERB

adjust for

synonyms : correct

to give something, particularly money, to make up for the loss, pain, or damage that someone has suffered

synonyms : indemnify

to pay someone for the work they have done

synonyms : recompense

do or give something to somebody in return

synonyms : make up

make reparations or amends for

synonyms : correct

antonyms : wrong

make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

synonyms : cover

Examples

1. The company added insult to injury by not compensating the employees for their overtime work.

2. It's a form of self-approval that strokes the ego and compensates for someone's insecurity.

3. Other countries compensate citizens during lockdowns.

4. The rest of the plane compensated.