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Compensate

/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
To give something, such as money or another good, to make up for harm or loss.

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Examples:

He had to work extra hours to compensate for his absence.

The insurance policy will compensate for any damages incurred.

Volunteers formed a team to compensate for staffing shortages.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating from the Latin compensare, meaning to weigh against, the term entered Middle English via Old French compenser.

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