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Compensate

Definition

(formal) To give or provide something, especially money, as a payment or reward for something that has been done or for a loss or injury suffered; to counterbalance or offset something undesirable or unpleasant.

Example Sentences

1The company will compensate employees for their overtime work with a bonus payment.
2Can the new policy compensate for the lack of funding in previous years?
3The government has agreed to compensate farmers for their losses due to the drought.
4Try to compensate for your lack of experience by highlighting your transferable skills in the job application.
5The benefits of regular exercise can compensate for the negative effects of a sedentary job.

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