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compensateto 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

compensate concept
💡 Concept

A teenager compensates the bakery owner for the broken window damage

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compensate rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

We compensate, they demonstrate, then we all celebrate!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcom--
Rootpens
Suffix--ate

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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🎵Rhyme

demonstrateconcentratecelebrate
demonstrate
concentrate
celebrate

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The airline compensated passengers with free pizza after the 10-hour delay caused by a flock of confused geese.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

reimburserepayremunerateindemnifyrecompense

Antonyms

penalizefinecharge

Related

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