Definition of compensate

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• compensate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
• compensate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
• compensate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of compensate

• make payment to; compensate (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. recompense
  2. remunerate
• adjust for (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. correct
  2. counterbalance
  3. even off
  4. even out
  5. even up
  6. make up
• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. cover
  2. overcompensate
• do or give something to somebody in return (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. make up
  2. pay
  3. pay off
• make amends for; pay compensation for (verb)

  Examples

  1. She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident

  Synonyms

  1. indemnify
  2. recompense
  3. repair
• make reparations or amends for (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. correct
  2. redress
  3. right

See definition of compensate in Merriam Webster