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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Example Sentence
He compensated me for my loss.
他赔偿了我的损失。
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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The airline offered money to ______ passengers for the very long delay.
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A
punish
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B
compensate
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C
ignore
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D
cheat
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B — compensate.
“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.
How do you use “compensate” in a sentence?
He compensated me for my loss. (他赔偿了我的损失。)
What are synonyms for “compensate”?
pay, reimburse — all close in meaning to compensate (v. pay for, make up for loss).
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).
