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/
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.
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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.
Breakdown
com- (together) + pensare (to weigh/pay) + -ate (verb suffix) + for (preposition indicating exchange) = compensate for (to balance or make up for something)
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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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