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to make up for
/mˌeɪk ˌʌp fɔːɹ/
/mˌeɪk ˌʌp fɔː/
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
Informal
Exemples
He made up for his absence by bringing her a gift.
Il a compensé son absence en lui apportant un cadeau.
She is trying to make up for her mistake.
Elle essaie de rattraper son erreur.
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
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.
The intern had to make up for the absent administrative assistant and answer the phones all day.
Le stagiaire a dû compenser l'absence de l'assistant administratif et répondre au téléphone toute la journée.
