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(1):

(v. t.) To make equal return to; to remunerate; to recompense; to give an equivalent to; to requite suitably; as, to compensate a laborer for his work, or a merchant for his losses.

(2):

(v. i.) To make amends; to supply an equivalent; - followed by for; as, nothing can compensate for the loss of reputation.

(3):

(v. t.) To be equivalent in value or effect to; to counterbalance; to make up for; to make amends for.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Compensate'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/compensate.html. 1828.
 
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