compensate

v 1: make up for, make good [syn: {counterbalance}, {even out}, {even

off}, {even up}]

2: make amends for; pay compensation for [syn: {recompense}, {indemnify}]

3: make reparations or amends for; "right a wrong" [syn: {right},

{redress}, {correct}] [ant: {wrong}]

4: do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay

you for the work you are doing?" [syn: {pay}, {pay off}, {make

up}]

5: make proper payment to [syn: {recompense}, {remunerate}]