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verb (used with object)
1.
to recompense for something: They gave him ten dollars to compensate him for his trouble.
2.
to counterbalance; offset; be equivalent to: He compensated his homely appearance with great personal charm.
3.
Mechanics. to counterbalance (a force or the like); adjust or construct so as to offset or counterbalance variations or produce equilibrium.
4.
to change the gold content of (a monetary unit) to counterbalance price fluctuations and thereby stabilize its purchasing power.
verb (used without object)
5.
to provide or be an equivalent; make up; make amends (usually followed by for): His occasional courtesies did not compensate for his general rudeness.
6.
Psychology. to develop or employ mechanisms of compensation.
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Compensating
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Origin:
1640–50; < Latin compēnsātus (past participle of compēnsāre to counterbalance, orig., to weigh together). See com-, pensive, -ate1
1640–50; < Latin compēnsātus (past participle of compēnsāre to counterbalance, orig., to weigh together). See com-, pensive, -ate1
Related forms
com·pen·sat·ing·ly, adverb
com·pen·sa·tor, noun
non·com·pen·sat·ed, adjective
non·com·pen·sat·ing, adjective
pre·com·pen·sate, verb (used with object), pre·com·pen·sat·ed, pre·com·pen·sat·ing.
EXPANDre·com·pen·sate, verb (used with object), re·com·pen·sat·ed, re·com·pen·sat·ing.
sub·com·pen·sate, verb (used with object), sub·com·pen·sat·ed, sub·com·pen·sat·ing.
un·com·pen·sat·ed, adjective
un·com·pen·sat·ing, adjective
well-com·pen·sat·ed, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. remunerate, reward, pay. 2. counterpoise, countervail. 5. atone.
1. remunerate, reward, pay. 2. counterpoise, countervail. 5. atone.
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