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compensate

/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/

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verb

/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по возмещению ущерба или предоставлению оплаты кому-либо за потерю, травму или усилие.

A verb used to indicate the act of making amends or providing payment to someone for loss, injury, or effort.

  1. Make up for loss or damageB2formal

    To pay or provide something to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience.

    ruКомпенсировать

    • The company compensated her for the damaged goods.
    • He was compensated for his time and effort.
    • The insurance policy will compensate you for the stolen items.

    Synonymsindemnifyrecompenseredressreimburserepayrequite

  2. Counterbalance or offsetB2formal

    To reduce or balance the effect of something negative.

    ruКомпенсировать

    • Her hard work compensated for her lack of experience.
    • The high salary compensates for the long hours.
    • He tried to compensate for his mistake by apologizing.

    Synonymsbalancecounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralizeoffsetredress

    Antonymsaggravateintensifyworsen

Forms
  • compensated past participle
  • compensated past simple
  • compensating present participle
  • compensates third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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