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compensate for

compensate for something

to counterbalance or counteract something; to make up for something. Your present kindness will not compensate for your previous rudeness.

compensate someone for something

to pay someone [back] money for something. Don't worry. I will compensate you for your loss. Let us compensate you for your expenses.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ZiskaTSIS-kahGerman
Giuseppinajoo-zep-PEE-nahItalian
Ager['eidʒə]
Abram (1)AY-brəm (English)English, Biblical
Delightdə-LIETEnglish (Rare)
Aemiliana-Ancient Roman
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