compensates Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to recompense for something; to counterbalance; offset; be equivalent to Example Sentence Her experience compensates for her lack of education. Synonyms make up; offset; balance; redeem Antonyms off balance; unpaid Hear It! Say It! Write It! compensates Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: