1
as in reimburses
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
Relevance
2
as in pays
to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received
compensate them well for their efforts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of compensates
The software continuously compensates for momentum, helping maintain accurate positioning during movement, according to its website.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
There is no meaningful amount of last-minute effort that compensates for months of unfocused or incomplete readiness.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Although Emery has tailored a style which compensates for the possibility of creaking legs and a reduction in athleticism — Villa conserve energy very well, which has been critical in managing a European schedule — this cannot last forever.
—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
His payment of $74,330 will go into the Lacey Act Reward Fund, which compensates tipsters who report wildlife crimes, federal authorities said.
—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Concerns over potential Russian retaliation and legal challenges led them to keep the assets frozen until Moscow ends its war and compensates Ukraine for the destruction caused.
—
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Texas compensates for its lack of income tax revenue with a higher sales tax.
—
System Process,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
When energy expenditure increases, the body often compensates by stimulating hunger.
—
Claudio Villanueva,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
4 Mar. 2026
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
There is no meaningful amount of last-minute effort that compensates for months of unfocused or incomplete readiness.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Although Emery has tailored a style which compensates for the possibility of creaking legs and a reduction in athleticism — Villa conserve energy very well, which has been critical in managing a European schedule — this cannot last forever.
—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
His payment of $74,330 will go into the Lacey Act Reward Fund, which compensates tipsters who report wildlife crimes, federal authorities said.
—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Concerns over potential Russian retaliation and legal challenges led them to keep the assets frozen until Moscow ends its war and compensates Ukraine for the destruction caused.
—
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Texas compensates for its lack of income tax revenue with a higher sales tax.
—
System Process,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
When energy expenditure increases, the body often compensates by stimulating hunger.
—
Claudio Villanueva,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compensates
Verb
-
Tandem pays them within 24 hours and then the school reimburses the company, plus a 35% fee.
-
In a case like the CX-5, when Mazda nominated the car for the test based on its belief the vehicle would perform well, the manufacturer reimburses the organization for the cost of the car.
Verb
-
The separation agreement pays Molinar a year of her salary plus other benefits, Geren said.
-
Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
Verb
-
Orange dream freeze at Your 3rd Spot A little sweet and a little sassy, the orange dream freeze satisfies a hankering for a cocktail and a dessert.
-
Current production satisfies less than one percent of global demand.
Verb
-
The bond also has a maturity date, which is when the issuer repays the principal.
-
The Creature repays the favor by using his strength to free the ship from its icy prison.
Cite this Entry
“Compensates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compensates. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
