compensate — to give something, especially money, in exchange for loss, damage, or suffering
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give something, especially money, in exchange for loss, damage, or suffering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
Korean meaning: 손실이나 피해에 대해 보상하다, 배상하다
Korean pronunciation: **컴**펜세이트
Example Sentences
- The airline compensated passengers with free pizza after the 10-hour delay caused by a flock of confused geese.
- She compensated for her terrible cooking skills by ordering excellent takeout.
- The insurance company will compensate you for the damages.
compensate
VERB//ˈkɑːmpənseɪt//
to give something, especially money, in exchange for loss, damage, or suffering
A teenager compensates the bakery owner for the broken window damage
We compensate, they demonstrate, then we all celebrate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'compensatus', past participle of 'compensare', meaning to weigh together or balance. The word combines 'com-' (together) and 'pensare' (to weigh or pay), reflecting the idea of balancing out losses.
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📝Examples
“The airline compensated passengers with free pizza after the 10-hour delay caused by a flock of confused geese.”
“She compensated for her terrible cooking skills by ordering excellent takeout.”
“The insurance company will compensate you for the damages.”
“His height compensated for his lack of jumping ability in basketball.”
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