32+ Words that rhyme with compensate
Compensate is a 3-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ate, await, backdate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of 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"
3 syllables
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Examples of "compensate" in lyrics
See how compensate is used at the end of a line in 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
What do these rhymes mean?
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
- await
- look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- backdate
- make effective from an earlier date; "The increase in tax was backdated to January"
- bait
- anything that serves as an enticement something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped
- berate
- censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "compensate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ate, await, backdate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "compensate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.