To make up for or compensate for damage, a fault, or a sin—by payment or action; also to atone or make amends.
彼は罪を償うために自首した。
He turned himself in to atone for his crime.
会社は被害者に損害を償う義務がある。
The company has an obligation to compensate the victims for the damage.
私には過ちを償う言葉が見つからない。
I cannot find words to make up for my mistake.