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compensate

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

to make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

Framework senses

Wordset Dictionary6 sensesview framework →
§1
to make payment to
§2
to make amends for
§3
to do or give something to somebody in return
§4
to make reparations or amends for
§5
to adjust for
§6
to make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities