Compensate Definition
compensate
verb
- adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance"
- make amends for; pay compensation for; "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich"; "She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident"
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"
- make reparations or amends for; "right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust"
- do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
- make payment to; compensate; "My efforts were not remunerated"
"Compensate" in song lyrics
See how compensate is used in real songs:
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"if you can't hold, you hate, I over compensate"
Handsome Boy Modeling School f/ Dres — First.. and Then -
"Mental state, compensate"
Kool Moe Dee — Here We Go -
"Who in the world gonna compensate"
Public Enemy — World Tour Sessions
Words that rhyme with compensate
Usage tips for "compensate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "compensate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for compensate to find words that pair well.