English Synonym Finder

compensate

Definitions

To give someone something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

To reduce or counteract the unwelcome effects of something by exerting an opposite force or effect.

To make up for an unwelcome situation or shortcoming.

Examples

The company decided to compensate the employees for the extra hours they worked during the project.

His hard work in the office helped to compensate for his lack of formal experience.

Synonyms

reimburse repay indemnify offset counterbalance remunerate atone

Antonyms

penalize deprive damage lose take fine forfeit