Compensates Meaning in English
word · lemma: compensate
Definition
To give something, usually money or another benefit, to make up for a loss, damage, or disadvantage. It can also mean to balance out something negative.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and business/technical. Common with 'compensates for' (e.g., 'compensates for the delay'). Often used with money but also for emotional or other balances. Don't confuse with 'reward' (for positive achievement).
Spanish: compensa - indemniza - retribuyePortuguese (BR): compensa - indeniza - retribuiPortuguese (PT): compensa - indemniza - retribuiChinese (Simplified): 补偿 - 赔偿 - 补足Chinese (Traditional): 補償 - 賠償 - 補足Hindi: मुआवजा देता है - भरपाई करता हैArabic: يعوض - يكافئBengali: ক্ষতিপূরণ দেয় - পূরণ করেRussian: компенсирует - возмещаетJapanese: 補償する - 埋め合わせをするVietnamese: bồi thường - bù đắpKorean: 보상하다 - 만회하다Turkish: telafi eder - karşılarUrdu: معاوضہ دیتا ہے - تلافی کرتا ہےIndonesian: mengkompensasi - mengganti kerugian
Example Sentences
His kindness compensates for his lack of experience.
natural
Nothing compensates for lost time.
natural
The company compensates workers for overtime.
basic
She compensates for her small size with speed.
basic
Insurance compensates people after accidents.
basic
Higher pay compensates for the long hours.
natural