verb · neutral
compensate
UK/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/US/ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/COMP·en·sate
to give someone something (often money) to make up for loss, injury, or disadvantage
Examples
“The company compensated passengers for the delayed flights.”
“Higher wages may compensate for poor working conditions.”
“No payment can fully compensate the families affected by the disaster.”
Band 8 sentence
“While increased salaries may partly compensate for poor infrastructure, long-term investment in facilities is essential.”
Collocations
- compensate someone for something
- compensate for losses/damage/inconvenience
Word family
Common mistakes
They will compensate to the victims.→They will compensate the victims.
The company compensate workers last year.→The company compensated workers last year.
Say it for a higher band
5pay→6make up for→7+compensate
Synonyms
reimburse
Easily confused
pay
“They will pay the contractor after the work is finished.”
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