Chapter Communicative to Compotation of C by Soule's Synonymes

Compeer, n. Companion, mate, equal, peer, associate, fellow, comrade.

Compel, v. a.

1. Force, oblige, constrain, coerce, drive, necessitate.

2. Subject, subdue, bend, bow.

Compellation, n. Style of address, ceremonious title, formal appellation.

Compellative, n. (Gram.) Vocative.

Compend, n. Abridgment, compendium, conspectus, summary, abstract, epitome, digest, synopsis, syllabus, breviary, brief, sum and substance.

Compendious, a. Brief, concise, short, abridged, summary, succinct, comprehensive.

Compendium, n. Abridgment. See compend.

Compensate, v. a.

1. Counterbalance, counterpoise, countervail, make up for.

2. Recompense, remunerate, reimburse, reward.

3. Requite, indemnify, reimburse, make amends to.

Compensate, v. n. Atone, make compensation, make amends.

Compensation, n.

1. Recompense, remuneration, reward.

2. Requital, satisfaction, indemnity, atonement, indemnification, reparation, amends.

3. Counterpoise, balance, equalization.

Compete, v. n. Contend, strive, struggle, cope, enter the lists, be rivals.

Competence, Competency, n.

1. Ability, capableness, capacity, qualification, suitableness, fitness.

2. Sufficiency, adequateness, adequacy, enough.

3. Sufficient fortune, adequate income, independent support, means of independence.