compensate for

compensate for(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. indemnizar por
Todd's insurance company compensated him for the damage to his home after the storm.La aseguradora de Todd lo indemnizó por los daños a su casa después de la tormenta.
b. compensar por
My employer compensates me for my fuel costs.Mi empresario me compensa por mis gastos en combustible.
c. resarcir por
According to the judge, the other driver has to compensate me for the damages my car received in the crash.Según el juez, el otro conductor me tiene que resarcir por los daños que recibió mi coche en el choque.
a. compensar por
I brought a good present to compensate for arriving very late to the party.Traje un buen regalo para compensar por llegar muy tarde a la fiesta.
a. compensar
His wit compensates for his lack of good looks.Su ingenio compensa su falta de atractivo.
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