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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

compensates

/kəmˈpɛnsɪteɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does compensates mean?

verb

To make up for or counterbalance something, often by providing an equivalent or substitute.

Example

"The company compensates its employees for the extra hours they work by offering overtime pay."

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