settle vs compensate

settle is a noun but compensate is not a noun.

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

As verbs, compensate is a hyponym of settle; that is, compensate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than settle:

Other hyponyms of settle include prorate, pay, square, make up, pay, pay off, liquidate, clean up.

settle (noun)	compensate (noun)
a long wooden bench with a back

settle (verb)	compensate (verb)
take up residence and become established	make payment to; compensate
form a community	make amends for; pay compensation for
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style	do or give something to somebody in return
establish or develop as a residence	make reparations or amends for
make final; put the last touches on; put into final form	adjust for
become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet	make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
come as if by falling
bring to an end; settle conclusively
settle conclusively; come to terms
end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
come to terms
accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
fix firmly
arrange or fix in the desired order
come to rest
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
sink down or precipitate
go under
become clear by the sinking of particles
dispose of; make a financial settlement