compensate

Definition

To do (something good) after (something bad) happens.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin compēnsātus, perfect passive participle of compensō (“to weight together one thing against another, balance, make good”), -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more.

Example Sentences

• "It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it."
• "His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality."
• "To compensate me for his tree landing on my shed, my neighbor paved my driveway."

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