Word Meaning

Meaning of 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.
- To be equivalent in value or effect to; to counterbalance; to make up for; to make amends for.
- To make amends; to supply an equivalent; -- followed by for; as, nothing can compensate for the loss of reputation.

Crossword clue for compensate

- Cough up
- Find again
- Indemnify