Words Like COMPENSATE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to COMPENSATE.

23 Alternative Words Similar to compensate

1 Compensate Verb      Synonym Words Like Compensate
3 Correct Verb      Synonym Words Like Correct
4 Recompense Verb      Synonym Words Like Recompense
5 Repair Verb      Synonym Words Like Repair
6 Indemnify Verb      Synonym Words Like Indemnify
7 Cover Verb      Synonym Words Like Cover
9 Right Verb      Synonym Words Like Right
10 Redress Verb      Synonym Words Like Redress
11 Pay Verb      Synonym Words Like Pay
12 Alter Verb      Synonym Words Like Alter
13 Balance Verb      Synonym Words Like Balance
14 Change Verb      Synonym Words Like Change
15 Equilibrate Verb      Synonym Words Like Equilibrate
16 Equilibrise Verb      Synonym Words Like Equilibrise
17 Equilibrize Verb      Synonym Words Like Equilibrize
18 Modify Verb      Synonym Words Like Modify
19 Settle Verb      Synonym Words Like Settle
20 Wrong Verb      Antonym Words Like Wrong
21 Makeup Verb      Hypernym Words Like Makeup
22 Carry Verb      Hyponym Words Like Carry
23 Give Verb      Hyponym Words Like Give

3 examples of compensate

1 to compensate a laborer for his work, or a merchant for his losses
2 nothing can compensate for the loss of reputation
3 She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident

10 definitions of compensate

1 To make equal return to; to remunerate; to recompense; to give an equivalent to; to requite suitably.
2 To be equivalent in value or effect to; to counterbalance; to make up for; to make amends for.
3 To make amends; to supply an equivalent; -- followed by for.
4 make payment to; compensate
5 make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
6 do or give something to somebody in return
7 adjust for
8 make reparations or amends for
9 make amends for; pay compensation for
10 To offset; counterbalance.
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