compensate

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

To give something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or work done.

Example Sentences

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

The company compensated the worker for his injury.

Example Expressions

compensate for

Synonyms

reimburse, repay, offset, balance, recompense, reward, indemnify

Entry 1

reimburse, repay, offset, balance

Entry 2

reimburse, repay, recompense, reward, indemnify

Antonyms

penalize, charge, fine, deduct, deprive

Entry 1

penalize, charge, fine, deduct

Entry 2

deprive, penalize, fine

Collocations

compensate for, compensate fully, compensate fairly, compensate adequately, compensate workers, compensate victims, compensate loss, compensate for damage

Entry 1

compensate for, compensate fully, compensate fairly, compensate adequately

Entry 2

compensate workers, compensate victims, compensate loss, compensate for damage