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compensate

/'kɑmpən,seɪt/

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verb
make payment to; compensate
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recompense remunerate

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pay
verb
adjust for
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correct counterbalance even off even out even up make up

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equilibrise equilibrize balance equilibrate
verb
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
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cover overcompensate

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even off correct counterbalance even out even up make up
verb
do or give something to somebody in return
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make up pay pay off

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settle
verb
make amends for; pay compensation for
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"She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident"

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indemnify recompense repair

type of:
pay
verb
make reparations or amends for
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correct redress right

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change alter modify

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