EN

Synonyms for make whole

Most common

compensate repay reimburse recompense cure heal fix

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Compensate — to provide (someone), especially under the terms of a legal judgment or an agreement, with financial…

compensate, repay, reimburse, recompense

2. Cure — to restore (someone) to a sound, healthy, or otherwise favorable condition

cure, heal, remedy

3. Fix — to repair or restore (something)

fix, restore

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To restore (someone) to a sound, healthy, or otherwise favorable condition.

  2. v. 2

    To repair or restore (something).

  3. v. 3

    To provide (someone), especially under the terms of a legal judgment or an agreement, with financial compensation for lost money or other lost assets.

Example sentences

  • compensate Expensive meals can't compensate for lack of sleep.
  • repay I only wish there was some way I could repay you.
  • reimburse I'll reimburse you for the damage I did to your car.
  • cure This medicine will cure your headache immediately.
  • heal A sprain like this should heal within a week or so.

By length

3 letters
fix1
4 letters
cure1, heal1
5 letters
repay2
6 letters
remedy3
7 letters
restore2
9 letters
reimburse3
10 letters
compensate3, recompense3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (repay2 = 2 syllables).