Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
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make up for [meɪk ʌp fɔːr] | to compensate for something (a loss, mistake..) |
Other meanings
- to balance out a disadvantage
- to make amends
- to repay or atone for something
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "make up for"
- I tried to make up for my mistake by helping more.
- No amount of money can make up for lost time.
- She bought him a gift to make up for missing his birthday.
Features of Using "make up for"
Often used in the context of correcting past mistakes or compensating for loss.
The object is not inserted between “make” and “up for” - the verb is always inseparable.
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