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Vocabulary Entry
compensate
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make up for loss, damage, or injury; to provide something good as a balance or equivalent.
Example Sentences
"She worked overtime to compensate for the hours she missed."
"The company offered to compensate the customers for the faulty products."
"He tried to compensate for his lack of experience by studying hard."
N
noun
Something that is given to make up for a loss or disadvantage.
Example Sentences
"The compensation for the accident was approved by the insurance company."
"He received a salary compensation for the extra hours he worked."
"Her hard work resulted in a compensation that recognized her contributions."