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)

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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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compensate

Verb

Byrd had a rough night on the scoresheet, too, unable to compensate for the loss of SDSU’s other NBA prospect. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025

It was extended until 2090 to compensate the growing number of people who have contracted illnesses related to 9/11. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025

Manufacturers often add supplements to compensate, but the incorporation of dietary fibers during processing can hinder protein digestion. —Sachin Rustgi, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2025

The equalizer and presets included in the DTS:X app cannot compensate for these shortcomings. —PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025

Phrases Containing compensate

• compensate (for)