<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used with object)</p><ul><li>Compensated, Compensating</li><li>To recompense for something: They gave him ten dollars to compensate him for his trouble.</li><li>Synonyms: pay, reward, remunerate</li><li>To counterbalance; offset; be equivalent to: He compensated his homely appearance with great personal charm.</li><li>Synonyms: countervail, counterpoise</li><li>Mechanics: To counterbalance (a force or the like); adjust or construct so as to offset or counterbalance variations or produce equilibrium.</li><li>To change the gold content of (a monetary unit) to counterbalance price fluctuations and thereby stabilize its purchasing power.</li></ul></li><li><p>(used without object)</p><ul><li>To provide or be an equivalent; make up; make amends (usually followed by for): His occasional courtesies did not compensate for his general rudeness.</li><li>Synonyms: atone</li><li>Psychology: To develop or employ mechanisms of compensation.</li></ul></li></ul>