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IELTS word

compensate

/ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/verb

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English definition

to give something to make up for a loss or problem

Common phrases / collocations

  1. compensate for
  2. fully compensate
  3. compensate customers

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The hotel compensated her with a room and meal.

  2. 2.

    Extra rest can compensate for lost sleep.

  3. 3.

    The company compensated customers for the delay.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A hotel manager offers a traveller a replacement room and a meal.
to give something to make up for a loss or problem
1service failed
2guest receives help
booking problem→replacement offered