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to make up for
01
compensar
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
informal
Ejemplos
He bought her flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday.
Él compensó su ausencia llevándole un regalo.
02
compensar, suplir
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
información gramatical
composición morfológica
frasal
verbo de acción
regular
inseparable
partícula
up for
verbo base
make
presente
make up for
3.ª persona singular
makes up for
participio presente
making up for
pretérito simple
made up for
participio pasado
made up for
Ejemplos
The backup quarterback had to make up for the injured starter and lead the team to victory.
El quarterback suplente tuvo que compensar al titular lesionado y llevar al equipo a la victoria.
03
compensar, subsanar
to compensate for a weakness, lack, or disadvantage by having another positive quality
Ejemplos
The restaurant makes up for its high prices with excellent service.
