verb (v)

• adjust for(verb.stative)

  Synonym:
  correct, counterbalance, even off, even out, even up, make up
  

  source: wordnet30
• make amends for; pay compensation for(verb.possession)

  Example:
  She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident.
  

  Synonym:
  indemnify, recompense, repair
  

  source: wordnet30
• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities(verb.stative)

  Synonym:
  cover, overcompensate
  

  source: wordnet30
• make reparations or amends for(verb.social)

  Synonym:
  correct, redress, right
  Antonym:
  wrong
  

  source: wordnet30
• do or give something to somebody in return(verb.possession)

  Synonym:
  make up, pay, pay off
  

  source: wordnet30
• make payment to; compensate(verb.possession)

  Synonym:
  recompense, remunerate
  

  source: wordnet30
• To make equal return to; to remunerate; to recompense; to give an equivalent to; to requite suitably; as, to compensate a laborer for his work, or a merchant for his losses.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To make amends; to supply an equivalent; -- followed by for; as, nothing can compensate for the loss of reputation.(verb)

  source: webster1913