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compense

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /kəmˈpɛns/
  • rhymes with -ɛns

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verb

Meaning 1

To compensate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Examples

  • May 2 1623, Francis Bacon, letter to Mr. Tobie Matthew I hope, if any thing want in the speed of time, it will be compensed in the fruit of time, that all may sort to the best.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French compenser. See compensate.