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to make up for
01
compenser
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
informel
Exemples
He bought her flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday.
Il a compensé son absence en lui apportant un cadeau.
02
compenser, suppléer
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
à particule
verbe d’action
régulier
inséparable
particule
up for
verbe de base
make
présent
make up for
3e personne du singulier
makes up for
participe présent
making up for
passé simple
made up for
participe passé
made up for
Exemples
The backup quarterback had to make up for the injured starter and lead the team to victory.
Le quarterback remplaçant a dû compenser le titulaire blessé et mener l'équipe à la victoire.
03
compenser, rattraper
to compensate for a weakness, lack, or disadvantage by having another positive quality
Exemples
The restaurant makes up for its high prices with excellent service.
