compensated

[ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd]

compensated Definition

• 1. to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged
• 2. to make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect

Using compensated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "compensated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company compensated the workers for their overtime.

• Example

  The government compensated the victims of the disaster.

• Example

  She compensated for her lack of experience with hard work and dedication.

compensated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for compensated

• recompense
• remunerate
• indemnify
• satisfy
• repay

Antonyms for compensated

• penalize
• fine
• punish

Phrases with compensated

• financially compensated

  to receive money as a form of compensation

  Example

  The artist was financially compensated for the use of her artwork.

• compensate for

  to make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect

  Example

  He compensated for his lack of height by working on his jumping ability.

• overcompensate

  to take excessive measures to correct or make up for a perceived deficiency or shortcoming

  Example

  She overcompensated for her mistake by working overtime for a week.

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Summary: compensated in Brief

The verb 'compensated' [ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd] means to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged, or to make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect. Examples include 'The company compensated the workers for their overtime.' and 'She compensated for her lack of experience with hard work and dedication.'