makes, made, making
to make up for
phrasal verbC
To compensate for something that was missed or not done well
- 1She worked extra hours to make up for the time she missed.
- 2He bought her flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday.
To fix a mistake or do something extra to balance out a problem. It's like saying sorry by doing something good. If you forget to do your homework, you can make up for it by doing extra work later.
Remember, making up for something is not just about fixing a mistake, but also about showing responsibility and accountability. It's about taking ownership of your actions and making things right.
at an art exhibition
A Missed Exhibition
Anthony
I'm really sorry I missed the opening night.
Cynthia
It's okay, Anthony. You can make up for it by joining us for the artist's talk today.
Anthony
That sounds great! I didn't want to miss out on everything.
Cynthia
You'll love it, and it will be a good way to catch up.
at a vehicle cleaning service
A Clean Apology
Laura
Hey Paul, sorry I missed our meeting yesterday.
Paul
No worries, Laura. I know you had a lot going on.
Laura
I brought your favorite coffee to make up for it.
Paul
Thanks, I appreciate it!
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Similar to "to make up for":
- 1compensate
- 2atone
- 3offset