compensate

verb4

1. •
   To do (something good) after (something bad) happens.
2. •
   To make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even.

   • His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality.
   • To compensate me for his tree landing on my shed, my neighbor paved my driveway.
3. •
   To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.

   • It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it.
4. •
   To adjust or adapt to a change, often a harm or deprivation.

   • I hate that old car because it steers a little to the left and I'm always compensating for that when I drive it.
   • To compensate for his broken leg, Gary uses crutches.