compensate
/ˈkɑmpənseɪt/
verb
- To pay someone money or give something of value in return for loss, damage, or effort.
- The company will compensate workers for overtime hours.
- Insurance helped compensate the family for the damage to their home.
- She was compensated for her time as a volunteer.
- To reduce or balance a negative effect by providing something positive.
- He tried to compensate for his lack of experience by working extra hard.
- Regular exercise can compensate for a poor diet to some extent.
- The delicious dessert compensated for the disappointing main course.
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