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Compensate v. t. (past & past part. compensated; pres. part. compensating)

To make equal return to; to remunerate; to recompense; to give an equivalent to; to requite suitably; as, to compensate a laborer for his work, or a merchant for his losses.

To be equivalent in value or effect to; to counterbalance; to make up for; to make amends for. "The length of the night and the dews thereof do compensate the heat of the day." "The pleasures of life do not compensate the miseries."

Synonyms: To recompense; remunerate; indemnify; reward; requite; counterbalance.

Compensate v. i. To make amends; to supply an equivalent; followed by for; as, nothing can compensate for the loss of reputation.

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Etymology of 'Compensate'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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