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Definition make up for in British English

make up for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to take the place of something that has been lost or damaged

Example

Nothing can make up for the loss of a child.

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2

to provide something good, so that something bad seems less important

Example

The good weather made up for the bad organization.

Example

He bought her some flowers to make up for being late.

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Definition make up for in British English