Word
Compensate
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
com-pen-sate
Definition
- v. t. - 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.
- v. t. - To be equivalent in value or effect to; to
counterbalance; to make up for; to make amends for.
- 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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