Phrasal Verb - Make Up For
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.Definition
A phrasal verb used to describe the act of doing something to compensate or compensate for a mistake, problem, or unpleasant situation. It can also be used to explain that something is happening to make amends for a past issue or to counterbalance a previous bad situation.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have to work extra hours to make up for the time I missed yesterday. |
| 2 | The company is offering a discount to make up for the inconvenience caused by the delayed shipment. |
| 3 | She has been studying hard to make up for not studying during her freshman year. |
| 4 | The rain is pouring down to make up for the dry spell we've been experiencing. |
| 5 | I'm trying to make up for lost time by working longer hours. |
| 6 | The government is increasing the budget to make up for the economic losses during the pandemic. |
| 7 | I have to make up for the disappointing performance by working harder next semester. |
| 8 | The concert was rescheduled to make up for the cancellation due to the hurricane. |
| 9 | I'm taking extra courses to make up for the credits I didn't gain in high school. |
| 10 | The store is offering a promotion to make up for the lack of sales in the past quarter. |