compensate

Meanings

• adjust for
• make amends for; pay compensation for
  • "She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident"
• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
• make reparations or amends for
• do or give something to somebody in return
• make payment to; compensate

Synonyms

correct, counterbalance, cover, even off, even out, even up, indemnify, make up, overcompensate, pay, pay off, recompense, redress, remunerate, repair, right