compensator verb
com·pen·sate
The verb form of compensator is compensate
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- verb with object compensator to recompense for something: They gave him ten dollars to compensate him for his trouble. 1
- verb with object compensator to counterbalance; offset; be equivalent to: He compensated his homely appearance with great personal charm. 1
- verb with object compensator Mechanics. to counterbalance (a force or the like); adjust or construct so as to offset or counterbalance variations or produce equilibrium. 1
- verb with object compensator to change the gold content of (a monetary unit) to counterbalance price fluctuations and thereby stabilize its purchasing power. 1
- verb without object compensator to provide or be an equivalent; make up; make amends (usually followed by for): His occasional courtesies did not compensate for his general rudeness. 1
- verb without object compensator Psychology. to develop or employ mechanisms of compensation. 1