compensate in a sentence
v.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Definition
To make up for or offset a loss, expense, or deficiency by providing something of equivalent value or benefit.
Sample Sentences
- The company offered to compensate employees for their travel expenses.
- To compensate for her late arrival, she brought coffee for everyone.
- He worked overtime to compensate for the lost hours during the vacation.
- The government plans to compensate farmers affected by the drought.
- She hoped that her hard work would compensate for her lack of experience.