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to make up for
01
compensar, remediar
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
informal
Exemplos
He bought her flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday.
Ele compensou sua ausência trazendo-lhe um presente.
02
compensar, substituir
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
frasal
verbo de ação
regular
inseparável
partícula
up for
verbo base
make
presente
make up for
3.ª pessoa do singular
makes up for
particípio presente
making up for
pretérito simples
made up for
particípio passado
made up for
Exemplos
The backup quarterback had to make up for the injured starter and lead the team to victory.
O quarterback reserva teve que compensar o titular lesionado e levar o time à vitória.
03
compensar, suprir
to compensate for a weakness, lack, or disadvantage by having another positive quality
Exemplos
The restaurant makes up for its high prices with excellent service.
