to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
事故の被害を賠償金で償った。
The accident damages were compensated with a payment.
彼は奉仕活動で過去の過ちを償っている。
He is making amends for his past mistakes through volunteer work.
彼は一生をかけてその責任を償う覚悟だ。
He is determined to spend his life making up for that responsibility.