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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
Tatiannata-tee-AN-ə, ta-TYAN-əEnglish (Modern)
Benigna-Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Late Roman
Izdihar-Arabic
Tzion-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Dominiquedo-mee-NEEKFrench
Antaeus[æn'ti:əs]
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