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How do you spell Compensate?

Correct spelling

compensate

Think 'pen' in the middle - compensate uses PENS to weigh and balance

Why is compensate spelled this way?

From Latin compensare, to weigh together. CO (together) + PENSARE (to weigh). To compensate is to balance the scales — adding weight to one side to match the other.

Common misspellings of compensate

compensaitcompansatecompensate

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work with additional pay.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell compensate?+
The correct spelling is "compensate". Think 'pen' in the middle - compensate uses PENS to weigh and balance
Is it compensait or compensate?+
The correct spelling is "compensate", not "compensait".

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