Compensate
v. t.-
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 - To be equivalent in value or effect to; to counterbalance; to make up for; to make amends for.
v. i.
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To make amends; to supply an equivalent; -- followed by
for ;as, nothing can .compensate for the loss of reputation