compensates Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to make up for something lost or lacking. Example Sentence Her experience compensates for her lack of education. More Example Sentences She compensates by working harder. Synonyms makes up; balances; offsets Antonyms penalizes; punishes; detracts Hear It! Say It! Write It! compensates Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: