Definitions:

1. to make amends for verb
   • We compensated for the destruction we caused.
2. to make payment to verb
   • I compensated them for their time.
3. to make reparations or amends for verb
   • I'm trying to compensate for the damage I did.

Synonyms:

• correct
• cover
• pay
• recompense
• redress

NearBy Words:

• compensated