Synonyms of compensate

compensate 1 of 2

verb (1)

ˈkäm-pən-ˌsāt 

1

as in to reimburse

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

• reimburse
• satisfy
• pay
• recoup
• repay
• remunerate
• indemnify
• recompense
• requite
• refund
• redress
• remedy
• repair
• discharge
• quit

2

as in to pay

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

compensate them well for their efforts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pay
• reimburse
• repay
• remunerate
• refund
• recompense
• pay up
• remit
• prepay
• pay off
• requite

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stiff

compensate (for)

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verb (2)

as in to offset

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

a mafioso thinking that he can compensate for the evil he's done by giving to charity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offset
• correct
• make up (for)
• neutralize
• cancel (out)
• outweigh
• counteract
• counterbalance
• relieve
• annul
• atone (for)
• remedy
• negative
• counterpoise
• invalidate
• redeem
• nullify
• redress
• negate
• neuter
• overrule
• override
• outbalance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compensate

Verb

Because poll workers are compensated for their time, that likely equals cost savings, said Matt Housley, an election systems audit specialist for VSTOP. —Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025

This means the Pro model would start with the 256GB, and the price hike may be meant to compensate for the storage costs. —PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025

Or its reminders and prompts could partially compensate for memory loss, as Scullin and Benge found in a smartphone study, while apps help preserve functional abilities like shopping and banking. —Paul Spann, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025

Consider this an opportunity to finally raise your rates, so you can be properly compensated for your hard work. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Phrases Containing compensate

• compensate (for)