Compensate

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VERB

counterbalance, correct, make up, even out, even off

adjust for

recompense, repair, indemnify

make amends for

cover, overcompensate

make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

right, redress, correct

make reparations or amends for

pay, pay off, make up

do or give something to somebody in return

recompense, remunerate

make payment to

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