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compensate

[kom-puhn-seyt] / ˈkɒm pənˌseɪt /
VERB
make restitution
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atone pay recoup refund reimburse repay reward satisfy take care of
STRONG
commit indemnify recompense remunerate requite
WEAK
come down with guerdon make good pay up plank out pony up shell out tickle the palm
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lose penalize take
WEAK
damage deprive fine forfeit
VERB
offset, make up for
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fix improve repair
STRONG
abrogate annul balance better counteract counterbalance counterpoise countervail invalidate negate negative neutralize nullify outweigh redress
WEAK
atone for cancel out make amends set off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break damage destroy hurt injure
STRONG
approve permit support validate worsen
WEAK
deprive fine forfeit lose penalize

Example Sentences

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Carb-maxxing to compensate for the lack of carbohydrates in our diets?

From Salon • May 7, 2026

The researchers also found more TGA codons than expected, which may help compensate for the loss of the other two stop signals.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

The other case is a proposed class action that would compensate policyholders for the higher premiums.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

No-shows can run as high as 40% to 50%, the research found, so some clinics overbook appointments to compensate.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Jerry brought the boat about, and—after shifting her weight to compensate for the heel—she found she could no longer see the far shore, for which they were headed.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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