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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