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Mfholic Posted 20 years ago
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What does 'compensate' mean in this sentence?
Some kids become high-achievers to compensate for their parents' disinterest.
Does this sentence mean: ' Some kids become high-achievers despite their parents have paid little attention to them.'?
Does this sentence mean: ' Some kids become high-achievers despite their parents have paid little attention to them.'?
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Hi, Some kids become high-achievers to compensate for their parents' disinterest. '? No.
- Hi, Some kids become high-achievers to compensate for their parents' disinterest.
- '?
- No.
- It means they do this because of their parents' attitude.
- ie to 'counterbalance' it.
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Hi,
Some kids become high-achievers to compensate for their parents' disinterest.
Does this sentence mean: ' Some kids become high-achievers despite their parents have paid little attention to them.'?
No. It means they do this because of their parents' attitude. ie to 'counterbalance' it. Psychologi
Some kids become high-achievers to compensate for their parents' disinterest.
Does this sentence mean: ' Some kids become high-achievers despite their parents have paid little attention to them.'?
No. It means they do this because of their parents' attitude. ie to 'counterbalance' it. Psychologi
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