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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
Example
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.
02
to make up for losses or deficiencies by providing something of equal value or benefit
Transitive: to compensate for a loss or deficiency
Example
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.
03
to pay someone for the work they have done
Transitive: to compensate sb for work or service | to compensate sb
Example
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.
04
to offset or make amends for something undesirable by applying an opposing force or effect
Transitive: to compensate for an undesirable situation
Example
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.
