English · Word Candidate

compensate

/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: compensates · compensating · compensated

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To do (something good) after (something bad) happens.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bù đắp cho điều gì đó

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trả lương hoặc thưởng

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Verb

It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “compensate” mean?

To do (something good) after (something bad) happens.

Is “compensate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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