'compensate' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'compensate' with 10 example sentences.
- compensate verb
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: adjust for
: make amends for; pay compensation for
: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
: make reparations or amends for
: do or give something to somebody in return
: make payment to; compensate
No future can compensate for what you let happen in the present.
Who will compensate for the loss?
Expensive meals can't compensate for lack of sleep.
We will compensate you well.
I worked hard to compensate for the loss.
The government compensated the farmers for the damage to the crops.
I'm trying to compensate.
Victims have the right to be compensated for their damages.
Money cannot compensate for life.
Her loyalty to the firm compensates for her lack of talent.