COMPENSATES
(verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Compensates.
Compensates - as a verb
Adjust for
Example: "Engineers will work to correct the effects of air resistance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correct11counterbalance20even offeven outeven upHypernyms (Closely Related)
balance11equilibrate22equilibriseequilibrizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make amends for; pay compensation for
Example: "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the jews in the third reich"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indemnify18recompense16repair8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Example: "He is compensating for being a bad father"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cover10overcompensate23Make reparations or amends for
Example: "Right a wrong done to the victims of the holocaust"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correct11redress8right9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Do or give something to somebody in return
Example: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pay8pay offMake payment to; compensate
Example: "My efforts were not remunerated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recompense16remunerate12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The company compensates its employees with competitive salaries."
"He compensates for his lack of experience with dedication and hard work."
"The insurance company compensates policyholders for their losses."
"She compensates for her short height by wearing high heels."
"The restaurant compensates dissatisfied customers by offering free meals or discounts."
Word Game Points
Is COMPENSATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compensates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMPENSATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is COMPENSATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compensates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMPENSATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is COMPENSATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compensates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMPENSATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
