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Meaning of compensated for
The primary meaning of "compensated for" is to provide something, especially money, as a payment for something that has been lost, damaged, or done.
Etymology of compensated for
The word "compensate" originated from the Latin word "compensare," which is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "pensare" (meaning "to weigh"), and the verb "for" is used to indicate the purpose or intention of the compensation
Historically, the word "compensate" has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making amends or providing payment for a loss or injury
Synonyms
made up for
offset
counterbalanced
redeemed
reimbursed
repaid
indemnified
recompensed
rewarded
remunerated
settled
squared
balanced
evened
averaged
adjusted
corrected
rectified
mitigated
alleviated
assuaged
alleviated
made good
atoned
expiated
paid back
gave back
returned
restituted
restored
Definitions
- To pay or reward someone for something they have done or for a loss they have suffered
- * To provide something as a substitute for something that is lacking or has been lost
- * To make something bad or unpleasant less severe or more bearable
Usage Examples
- The company compensated for the delay by offering a discount on the next purchase
- * She was compensated for her injury with a large sum of money
- * The new policy aims to compensate for the lack of funding in the education sector
Antonyms
penalized
punished
fined
penalized
docked
deprived
withheld
denied
refused
neglected
ignored
disregarded
dismissed
rejected
unpaid
unrewarded
uncompensated
unremunerated
unreimbursed