Make up for
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪk ˈəp ˈfɔɹ/
Make up for (verb)
- To compensate for something bad or missing so the overall result becomes better.
- To do something later to replace time or effort that was not done earlier.
- To do something good to reduce the effect of an earlier mistake or hurt.
Examples
- She worked late to make up for lost hours.
- They trained harder to make up for the missed practice.