English / word
compensate
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to give someone money or benefits in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury; to make amends
In context
01
The airline promised to compensate passengers for the canceled flight.
02
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
Synonyms
balance,reward,reimburse
Antonyms
charge,fine,deduct
Collocations
compensate for,compensate fully,compensate fairly
Verb forms
Past: compensated · Past participle: compensated · -ing: compensating