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to make up for
01
recuperare
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
informale
Esempi
He bought her flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday.
Ha compensato la sua assenza portandole un regalo.
02
compensare, sopperire
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
informazioni grammaticali
composizione morfologica
frasale
verbo d’azione
regolare
inseparabile
particella
up for
verbo base
make
presente
make up for
3ª persona singolare
makes up for
participio presente
making up for
passato semplice
made up for
participio passato
made up for
Esempi
The backup quarterback had to make up for the injured starter and lead the team to victory.
Il quarterback di riserva ha dovuto sopperire al titolare infortunato e condurre la squadra alla vittoria.
03
compensare, rimediare
to compensate for a weakness, lack, or disadvantage by having another positive quality
Esempi
The restaurant makes up for its high prices with excellent service.
