Synonyms of compensated

compensated

verb

past tense of compensate

1

as in reimbursed

to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury

you'll have to compensate the neighbors for cutting down their tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reimbursed
• satisfied
• paid
• remunerated
• repaid
• recompensed
• recouped
• indemnified
• refunded
• requited
• repaired
• remedied
• redressed
• discharged
• quit

2

as in paid

to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received

compensate them well for their efforts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paid
• reimbursed
• repaid
• remunerated
• recompensed
• refunded
• paid up
• remitted
• prepaid
• paid off
• requited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stiffed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compensated

These essential workers will be compensated for their time on the clock while other government employees enjoy the extra long holiday. — Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

As far as The Guardian can tell, the workers are not being compensated for their participation, which could ultimately cost them their jobs. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

Ensuring that authors were compensated for their intellectual and creative efforts was intended to incentivize production of further works, which in turn would benefit wider society. — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026

With the original melody-makers credited and compensated, the reference is recognizable, but the recording is entirely AtHeart’s. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

According to the report, many creators failed to disclose they were being compensated, some videos used staged or misleading materials suggesting large profits, and overseas workers helped distribute the content to American audiences. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2026

As businesses in Hollywood and other sectors face more consolidation and competition, executives are getting richly compensated more for their role in leading companies through challenging times. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

To remedy the potential tainting of the jury pool, Graf said the court will consider measures like additional jury questionaries, and Robinson will be compensated for the attorney’s fees and other costs related to the contempt proceedings. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 26 June 2026