compensate vs correct

compensate is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

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

As verbs, compensate and correct are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compensate include redress, right.

As verbs, compensate and correct are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compensate include counterbalance, even off, even out, even up, make up.

As verbs, correct is a hypernym of compensate; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than compensate:

compensate: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
correct: adjust for

Other hypernyms of compensate include compensate, counterbalance, even off, even out, even up, make up.

compensate (adjective)	correct (adjective)
	free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
	correct in opinion or judgment
	socially right or correct
	in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

compensate (verb)	correct (verb)
make payment to; compensate	treat a defect
make amends for; pay compensation for	make right or correct
do or give something to somebody in return	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
make reparations or amends for	censure severely
adjust for	fall in value
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
	make reparations or amends for
	adjust for