COMPENSATE

/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: C₃O₁M₃P₃E₁N₁S₁A₁T₁E₁ = 16

Definition

verb adjust for. — synonyms: counterbalance, correct, make_up, even_out, even_off, even_up
verb make amends for. — synonyms: recompense, repair, indemnify
verb make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities. — synonyms: cover, overcompensate
verb make reparations or amends for. — synonyms: right, redress, correct
verb do or give something to somebody in return. — synonyms: pay, pay_off, make_up
verb make payment to. — synonyms: recompense, remunerate

“engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance”
“pay compensation for”
“One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich”