com·pen·sate 
/ˈkɑ:mpənˌseɪt/ verb
com·pen·sates; com·pen·sat·ed; com·pen·sat·ing /ˈkɑ:mpənˌseɪt/ verb somewhat formal 1 [no obj] : to provide something good as a balance against something bad or undesirable : to make up for some defect or weakness
▪ His enthusiasm compensates for his lack of skill. ▪ The price of the item has been reduced to compensate for a defect. 2 [+ obj] : to give money or something else of value to (someone) in return for something (such as work) or as payment for something lost, damaged, etc.
▪ compensate workers for their labor ▪ She was not compensated for the damage done to her car.
▪ His enthusiasm compensates for his lack of skill. ▪ The price of the item has been reduced to compensate for a defect.
▪ compensate workers for their labor ▪ She was not compensated for the damage done to her car.
— com·pen·sa·to·ry /kəmˈpɛnsəˌtori, Brit kəmˈpɛnsətri, kɒmpənˈseɪtri/ adjective
▪ a compensatory refund ▪ The patient sued for compensatory damages. [=money awarded to a victim to make up for an injury, damage, etc.]
/kəmˈpɛnsəˌtori, Brit kəmˈpɛnsətri, kɒmpənˈseɪtri/ adjective ▪ a compensatory refund ▪ The patient sued for compensatory damages. [=money awarded to a victim to make up for an injury, damage, etc.]
