| Compensate |
To make equal return to; to remunerate; to recompense; to give an equivalent to; to requite suitably; as, to compensate a laborer for his work, or a merchant for his losses. |
v. t. |
| Compensate |
To be equivalent in value or effect to; to counterbalance; to make up for; to make amends for. |
v. t. |
| Compensate |
To make amends; to supply an equivalent; -- followed by for; as, nothing can compensate for the loss of reputation. |
v. i. |
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