compensate vs pay

compensate is not a noun while pay is a noun.

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

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

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

As verbs, compensate and pay are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compensate include make up, pay off.

compensate (noun)	pay (noun)
	something that remunerates

compensate (verb)	pay (verb)
make payment to; compensate	dedicate
make amends for; pay compensation for	bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
do or give something to somebody in return	convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
make reparations or amends for	give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
adjust for	bring in
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities	do or give something to somebody in return
	cancel or discharge a debt
	make a compensation for
	discharge or settle
	render
	be worth it