verb
definition
To do (something good) after (something bad) happens
definition
To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.
example
It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it.
definition
To make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even.
example
His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality.
definition
To adjust or adapt to a change, often a harm or deprivation.
example
I don't like driving that old car because it always steers a little to the left so I'm forever compensating for that when I drive it. Trust me, it gets annoying real fast.