compensate for — to provide something good to balance or make up for something bad or unwanted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to provide something good to balance or make up for something bad or unwanted
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt fɔːr/
Korean meaning: 보상하다, 보충하다, 상쇄하다
Korean pronunciation: **컴**펜세이트 포
Example Sentences
- He bought his girlfriend an expensive necklace to compensate for forgetting their anniversary.
- The company offered free coffee to compensate for the uncomfortable office chairs.
- Students often compensate for poor study habits by cramming before exams.
compensate for
NOUN//ˈkɑːmpənseɪt fɔːr//
to provide something good to balance or make up for something bad or unwanted
To make up for something lost or lacking.
Concentrate to compensate, then demonstrate your fate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'compensare' meaning 'to weigh together' or 'to balance,' derived from 'com-' (together) and 'pensare' (to weigh or pay). The phrase 'compensate for' combines this verb with the preposition 'for' to indicate balancing out something negative.
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📝Examples
“He bought his girlfriend an expensive necklace to compensate for forgetting their anniversary.”
“The company offered free coffee to compensate for the uncomfortable office chairs.”
“Students often compensate for poor study habits by cramming before exams.”
“The restaurant compensated for slow service with a free dessert.”
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