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Definition compensate in American English

compensate verb

verb
/ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/
1

to change or remove the bad result of something

Example

This payment more than compensates for what we've lost.

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1.1

to behave in a way that is intended to reduce the effects of a personal fault

Example

Lack of confidence is often compensated for by an aggressive manner.

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2

to pay someone money because they have suffered an injury or loss

Example

They were unlikely to be compensated for the damage to the house.

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2.1

to pay someone for the work they do

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Definition compensate in American English