compensated (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmpɛnˌseɪtɪd/
Definition
Paid money or other benefits to someone for loss or damage suffered, or for work done.
Examples
The company compensated him for the overtime he worked.
She was compensated for her injuries with a large settlement.
All employees will be compensated for their time and effort.
How to Use compensated
- compensated for (prepositional phrase)
- Received something in return for a loss, damage, or effort. — "He was compensated for his lost wages."
- compensated by (prepositional phrase)
- Received something as a result of a specific action or entity. — "The inconvenience was compensated by a sincere apology."
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