All 5 Uses of
compensate
in
Atlas Shrugged
- The event of this morning is a regrettable development, but I have full confidence-based on my knowledge of the inner processes shaping our foreign policy in Washington-that our government will negotiate an equitable settlement with the government of the People's State of Mexico, and that we will receive full and just compensation for our property.†
Chpt 1.4
- The law said 'reasonable compensation.'†
Chpt 1.8 *
- To compensate the railroads of the country for the extra costs involved and "to cushion the process of readjustment," a moratorium on payments of interest and principal on all railroad bonds-secured and unsecured, convertible and non-convertible-was declared for a period of five years.†
Chpt 1.10
- Nature always balances her gifts and offers compensations-don't you think so?†
Chpt 2.2
- For once and in compensation, I will see you acting on mine.†
Chpt 3.3
Definition:
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(compensate as in: she is generously compensated) to make payment to someone