verb🔗ShareTo do (something good) after (something bad) happens"The sunny weather today compensates for all the rain we had last week. "actionmoralbusinessachievementjobworkfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration."It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it."businesseconomyfinancejobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even."His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality."businesseconomyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo adjust or adapt to a change, often a harm or deprivation."She works extra hours to compensate for the days she missed due to illness. "businessfinanceeconomylawworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading