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to make up for
01
goedmaken, compenseren
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
informal
Voorbeelden
They have made up for their previous disagreements by attending couples therapy.
Ze hebben hun eerdere meningsverschillen goedgemaakt door deel te nemen aan relatietherapie.
02
compenseren, vervangen
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
grammaticale informatie
morfologische samenstelling
frasal
actiewerkwoord
regelmatig
onscheidbaar
partikel
up for
basiswerkwoord
make
tegenwoordige tijd
make up for
3e persoon enkelvoud
makes up for
onvoltooid deelwoord
making up for
onvoltooid verleden tijd
made up for
voltooid deelwoord
made up for
Voorbeelden
The intern had to make up for the absent administrative assistant and answer the phones all day.
De stagiair moest de afwezigheid van de administratieve assistent opvangen en de hele dag de telefoon beantwoorden.
03
compenseren, goedmaken
to compensate for a weakness, lack, or disadvantage by having another positive quality
Voorbeelden
The town makes up for its small size with lively festivals.
