COMPENSATING
12 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of COMPENSATING
To do (something good) after (something bad) happens
To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.
"It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it."
To make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even.
"His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality."
Examples of COMPENSATING in a Sentence
- "It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it."
- "His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality."
Word Details
Is COMPENSATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMPENSATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COMPENSATING uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COMPENSATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | m | p | e | n | s | a | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPENSATING
100 words from the letters in COMPENSATING
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How to Use COMPENSATING in Word Games
COMPENSATING is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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