To compensate



Exemple : The company compensates employees for extra work

Definition


"To compensate" means to give something, typically money or benefits, in recognition of loss, damage, or work done. It involves making up for an inconvenience or providing remuneration to balance an obligation or effort, such as when a company compensates employees for extra work.

Étymologie


The verb "to compensate" comes from the Latin 'compensare,' meaning 'to weigh one thing against another' or 'to balance.' It combines 'com-' (together) and 'pensare' (to weigh). Did you know? This word originally implied balancing scales, reflecting its meaning of making things equal or fair.

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"To compensate" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (B1) - partie 6", qui contient 114 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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