compensate
B2Substantiv/US /kˈɑmpənsˌeɪt/ KÄMP-əns-āt; UK /kˈɑmpənsˌeɪt/ KÄMP-əns-āt/
To make equal return to; to remunerate; to recompence; to give an equivalent to; to requite suitably; as, to compensate a laborer for his work, or a merchant for his losses.
