English / phrasal verb
Balance out
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To equalize or offset the effect of contrasting elements.
In context
01
The somber, tragic scenes of the second act were balanced out by witty comic relief.
02
The lavish costume budget was balanced out by record-breaking ticket sales.
Synonyms
offset,counteract,equalize
Antonyms
unbalance,upset,destabilize
Collocations
balance out costs,balance out effects,balance each other out