make up for — to compensate for something lacking or to provide something in place of what is missing
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to compensate for something lacking or to provide something in place of what is missing
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ʌp fɔːr/
Korean meaning: 부족한 것을 보상하다, 만회하다
Korean pronunciation: 메이크 **업** 포
Example Sentences
- His terrible cooking skills are made up for by his ability to order amazing takeout.
- The small salary doesn't make up for the stress of dealing with difficult customers all day.
- To make up for forgetting their anniversary, he bought flowers, chocolates, and promised to remember next time (which he won't).
make up for
VERB//meɪk ʌp fɔːr//
to compensate for something lacking or to provide something in place of what is missing
He stayed late at the office to make up for missing the morning deadline.
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Origin
The phrase combines 'make' (from Old English 'macian' meaning to construct or create) with 'up' (from Old English 'up' meaning upward or completion) and 'for' (from Old English 'for' meaning in place of or on behalf of). This phrasal verb emerged in Middle English as a combination of these common elements to express the concept of compensating or substituting.
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📝Examples
“His terrible cooking skills are made up for by his ability to order amazing takeout.”
“The small salary doesn't make up for the stress of dealing with difficult customers all day.”
“To make up for forgetting their anniversary, he bought flowers, chocolates, and promised to remember next time (which he won't).”
“The company offered a bonus to make up for the delayed salary payments.”
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