compensate

/kɑmpən,seɪt/ verb
10 letters3 syllables16 points in Scrabble®20 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS6
VERB
1

Make payment to; compensate.

2

Adjust for.

3

Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities.

4

Do or give something to somebody in return.

5

Make amends for; pay compensation for.

“She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident”

6

Make reparations or amends for.

WORD FORMS
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