All 9 Uses of
compensate
in
David Copperfield
- I only mean that I suppose some compensation is fair and reasonable in that sort of marriage.'†
Chpt 16-18
- 'Compensation to the lady, sir?' asked Mr. Wickfield gravely.†
Chpt 16-18
- The raging agonies I suffer on the night of the Race Ball, where I know the eldest Miss Larkins will be dancing with the military, ought to have some compensation, if there be even-handed justice in the world.†
Chpt 16-18
- His satisfaction in which happy imposition on us, and in having preserved the impenetrable secret of the box, appeared to be a sufficient compensation to him for all his tortures.†
Chpt 19-21
- 'She has been an angel, mother,' returned Steerforth, 'for a little while; and has run into the opposite extreme, since, by way of compensation.'†
Chpt 28-30
- If there is any other compensation —'†
Chpt 31-33 *
- An angry flush overspread her features; and she said, in an intolerant manner, grasping the arm-chair tightly with her hands: 'What compensation can you make to ME for opening such a pit between me and my son?†
Chpt 31-33
- The glory of lodging over this structure would have compensated him, I dare say, for many inconveniences; but, as there were really few to bear, beyond the compound of flavours I have already mentioned, and perhaps the want of a little more elbow-room, he was perfectly charmed with his accommodation.†
Chpt 34-36
- It's his only compensation for the outward restraints he puts upon himself.†
Chpt 52-54
Definition:
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(compensate as in: she is generously compensated) to make payment to someone