compensate vs compensation

compensate is not a noun while compensation is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compensate	No	No	Yes	No
compensation	Yes	No	No	No

compensate (noun)	compensation (noun)
	the act of compensating for service or loss or injury
	something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
	(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors

compensate (verb)	compensation (verb)
make payment to; compensate
make amends for; pay compensation for
do or give something to somebody in return
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities