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to make up for
01
compensa, repara
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
informal
Exemple
He made up for his absence by bringing her a gift.
El a compensat absența lui aducându-i un cadou.
02
compensa, înlocui
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
informații gramaticale
compoziție morfologică
frazal
verb de acțiune
regulat
inseparabil
particulă
up for
verb de bază
make
timpul prezent
make up for
persoana a III-a singular
makes up for
participiu prezent
making up for
trecut simplu
made up for
participiu trecut
made up for
Exemple
The intern had to make up for the absent administrative assistant and answer the phones all day.
Stagiul a trebuit să compenseze absenta asistentului administrativ și să răspundă la telefoane toată ziua.
03
compensa, suplini
to compensate for a weakness, lack, or disadvantage by having another positive quality
Exemple
The restaurant makes up for its high prices with excellent service.
