compensate
/ˈkɑːmpenseɪt/
com · pen · sate
ˈkɑːm · pen · seɪt
English Definition
v. pay for, make up for loss
Significado en Español
compensar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bồi thường, đền bù
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com(together)+pense(pay)+ate(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “compensate”:
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A
balance
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B
diminish
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C
ignore
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D
increase
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A — balance.
“compensate” means v. pay for, make up for loss
Common questions about “compensate”
What does “compensate” mean?
compensate — v. pay for, make up for loss. In Chinese: 补偿，赔偿.
How do you pronounce “compensate”?
compensate is pronounced /ˈkɑːmpenseɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · pen · sate.
Is “compensate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. compensate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “compensate”?
com(together)+pense(pay)+ate(verb).
