compensate

verb

Definitions of compensate

English

to do something to change, reduce or remove the bad effect of something

The new benefit is intended to compensate for the lost opportunity costs associated with homemaking.

English

to do something to change, reduce or remove the effects of a personal fault, injury or weakness etc

His weakness on his left hand side doesn't really stop him from doing anything because he compensates with his right side, where he is strong.

English

to give someone money or some other form of payment to make up for a loss or an injury

The Ministry of Defence says it compensates when liability is proven, but argued that the claims have come too long after events.