compensated

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: com-pen-sat-ed (4)

English Definition

Given something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Example Sentence

The affected families were compensated.

US IPA /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtɪd/
UK IPA /ˈɒmpenseɪtɪd/