Word Type

Verb

The word "compensate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

compensatable compensator decompensate malcompensate miscompensate overcompensate precompensate recompensate undercompensate

Derived From

compensation

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter balance change correct counterbalance equilibrate equilibrise equilibrize even off even out even up make up modify pay settle

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

atone offset reimburse

Manner Of

balance pay

Related Terms

compensable compensably compensation compensatory recompense

Related Terms

adapt adjust balance compensable compensably compensation compensatory correct do equalize even for literal make up metaphor pay recompense reward satisfy

Similar Terms

cover insure underwrite

Synonym Network

cover guerdon pay recompense reimburse right

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