compensate
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
to make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Framework senses
- §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