Synonyms of compensate

compensate 1 of 2

verb (1)

ˈkäm-pən-ˌsāt 

1

as in to reimburse

to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury

you'll have to compensate the neighbors for cutting down their tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reimburse
• satisfy
• pay
• recoup
• repay
• remunerate
• indemnify
• recompense
• requite
• refund
• redress
• remedy
• repair
• discharge
• quit

2

as in to pay

to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received

compensate them well for their efforts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pay
• reimburse
• repay
• remunerate
• refund
• recompense
• pay up
• remit
• prepay
• pay off
• requite

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stiff

compensate (for)

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to offset

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

a mafioso thinking that he can compensate for the evil he's done by giving to charity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offset
• correct
• make up (for)
• neutralize
• cancel (out)
• outweigh
• counteract
• counterbalance
• relieve
• annul
• atone (for)
• remedy
• negative
• counterpoise
• invalidate
• redeem
• nullify
• redress
• negate
• neuter
• overrule
• override
• outbalance

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of compensate

Verb

In some countries, extended leave may be necessary to compensate for limited public benefits, while others may focus on more flexible return-to-work options. —Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

This is harder to pull off in an arena-sized space, and to their credit, Rateliff and Co. didn’t try to compensate for the size of a venue like the X by resorting to flashy theatrics. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024

In 2015, the archdiocese agreed to pay $21 million to compensate victims of abuse. —Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024

Research has shown that one reason for Zoom fatigue is the brain’s attempt to compensate for the lack of full-body, nonverbal communication cues. —thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024

Phrases Containing compensate

• compensate (for)