What does "Make up for" mean?

compensate for something

"Make up for" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

This'll make up for the dinner that you never threw me.

Desperate Housewives S1E2

Perhaps to make up for the actions of your people.

Frozen 2

TO HELP MAKE UP FOR THE MISSED TEST TODAY.

Gilmore Girls S1E4

I have been killing myself trying to make up for what happened in hudson.

Gossip Girl S1E9

I have been running my tail off, busting my ass to make up for one lousy point, proving...

Grey's Anatomy S4E17

Does that really make up for not getting an iPad?

Modern Family S1E19

Well, this year we're gonna make up for it.

New Girl S1E13

And you have every right to be, but we're hoping what we're gonna show you right now will make up for that.

Parks and Recreation S4E7

"Make up for" in TV shows & movies

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