compensation vs compensate

compensation is a noun but compensate is not a noun.

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

compensation (noun)	compensate (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

compensation (verb)	compensate (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