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compensate [ˈkɑːmpənseɪt, Brit ˈkɒm-] VB trans (make up for)

compensate

compensate for loss, damage

to compensate sb for sth

indenizar alguém por a. c.

Usage examples with compensate

to compensate sb for sth

indenizar alguém por a. c.

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The union said that trainees were not compensated enough for expenses during mandatory training. en.wikipedia.org

The city compensates the local school district for the extra fuel costs its buses have incurred. en.wikipedia.org

To address these requirements, temperature compensated magnets were developed in the late 1970s. en.wikipedia.org

He provided a lavish reception for which he was subsequently compensated by council. en.wikipedia.org

It was reported that he declined an offer of make-up pay, which compensated ministers for a loss in salary when they leave the private sector. en.wikipedia.org

The grate area of about 70 sqft was on the small side, but a mechanical stoker partly compensated for this. en.wikipedia.org

Several of his professors came forward, arguing that his ability with counterpoint and harmony more than compensated. en.wikipedia.org

For those who continued to receive the payments, the sums were reduced to a pittance through not compensating for inflation. en.wikipedia.org

This in effect compensates for any long-term loss of confinement in the geocells. en.wikipedia.org

To obtain steady images while flying or when perched on a swaying branch, birds hold the head as steady as possible with compensating reflexes. en.wikipedia.org

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