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Make up for

/meɪk ʌp fɔː/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To compensate for something bad, insufficient, or missing by doing something positive.

  • She tried to make up for being late by bringing us coffee.
  • I will make up for my mistake by working overtime.

2. To repay or return an equivalence of something lost or lacking.

  • He wanted to make up for all the trouble he caused his parents.
  • They made up for the canceled show by offering free tickets to another event.

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