Compensate

To make up for something you lost or did wrong by giving something back or doing something nice.

Examples

• When I accidentally spilled juice on my homework, I worked extra hard to compensate by rewriting it carefully.
• After losing the soccer game, our coach organized a fun practice to compensate for our disappointment and help us improve.
• If you forget to bring a snack for lunch, you can compensate by sharing some of your fruit with a friend.

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