"Compensate" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"compensate" Definition
- [intransitive] compensate (for something) to provide something good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc. synonym make up for
- [intransitive] compensate (for something) to act in order to balance or correct something wrong or not normal synonym make up for
- [transitive] compensate somebody (for something) to pay somebody money because they have suffered some damage, loss, injury, etc.
"compensate" Synonyms & Antonyms
"compensate" synonyms:
- balance,
- offset,
- counteract,
- counterbalance,
- countervail,
- neutralise,
- neutralize,
- counterpoise,
- counterweigh,
- equilibrize,
- redress,
- negate,
- outweigh,
- even-up,
- square-up,
- balance-out,
- cancel-out,
- set-off,
- make-up-for
"compensate" antonyms:
- accentuate,
- amplify,
- augment,
- compound,
- exacerbate,
- exaggerate,
- intensify,
- magnify,
- aggravate,
- boost,
- escalate,
- heighten,
- increase,
- deepen,
- excuse,
- justify,
- defend,
- legitimise,
- legitimize