verb🔗ShareTo do (something good) after (something bad) happens""He forgot his wife's birthday, but he's compensating by taking her on a surprise weekend trip." "actionachievementmoralattitudeChat 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."businessjobfinanceeconomyworkChat 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."businesseconomyfinancejobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo adjust or adapt to a change, often a harm or deprivation."After losing his sight, he started compensating by developing a stronger sense of hearing. "actionphysiologymedicinebiologyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
