To make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even.
To do (something good) after (something bad) happens
To adjust or adapt to a change, often a harm or deprivation.
To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.
To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.
A pose taken in opposition to another.