compensate
US /ˈkɑːm.pən.seɪt/
UK /ˈkɑːm.pən.seɪt/
1.
give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.
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The company will compensate employees for their travel expenses.
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Nothing can truly compensate for the loss of a loved one.
2.
reduce or counteract (something undesirable) by exerting an opposite force or effect.
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His enthusiasm compensated for his lack of experience.
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The extra weight of the equipment was compensated by the lighter material of the frame.