compensate
VERB
/kɑmpən,seɪt/
10 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH C
compensate is a valid 10-letter word worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3O1M3P3E1N1S1A1T1E1
3 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =16 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 32TRIPLE WORD → 48
MEANING
What does compensate mean?
VERB · 6 SENSES
1
Make payment to; compensate.
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2
Adjust for.
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3
Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities.
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4
Do or give something to somebody in return.
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5
Make amends for; pay compensation for.
“She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident”
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6
Make reparations or amends for.
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