Compensate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/

Definitions of compensate

verb to make up for something, to repay or make amends for a loss or injury

Example Sentences

A1 She compensated for her mistake by apologizing.

A2 He compensated for his lack of experience with hard work.

B1 The company compensated the customers for the inconvenience caused by the delay.

B2 The government compensated the victims of the natural disaster with financial aid.

C1 The artist was compensated handsomely for his latest masterpiece.

C2 The company compensated the employees for their overtime work with bonuses.

Examples of compensate in a Sentence

formal The company will compensate employees for any overtime worked.

informal Don't worry, I'll make sure to compensate you for helping me out.

slang I'll hook you up to compensate for the inconvenience.

figurative Her kindness towards others compensates for her lack of material wealth.

Grammatical Forms of compensate

• past tense: compensated
• plural: compensates
• comparative: more compensate
• superlative: most compensate
• present tense: compensate
• future tense: will compensate
• perfect tense: have compensated
• continuous tense: is compensating
• singular: compensate
• positive degree: compensate
• infinitive: to compensate
• gerund: compensating
• participle: compensating

Origin and Evolution of compensate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compensate' originated from the Latin word 'compensatus', which means to weigh one thing against another.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'compensate' has evolved to encompass the idea of making up for something, balancing out a loss or disadvantage, or providing reparation or payment for a service or injury.