compensate vs plateau

compensate

verb
  • 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. 

plateau

verb
  • (of a varying quantity) To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off. 

noun
  • A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. 

  • A notable level of attainment or achievement. 

  • A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland. 

How often have the words compensate and plateau occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )