make up for (something)
idiom
: to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)
He wanted to make up for neglecting his children by spending more time with them.
She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard.
What the movie lacks in plot it makes up for in special effects.
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Some industry observers argued the lessened impact of Trump’s tariffs on Tesla will still not be enough to make up for the challenges facing the company and its standing in the electric vehicle community.
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Also, baby, in this economy $100,000 is hardly enough money to buy somebody’s silence and make up for Tanya bailing on the business plan.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
While the minimalist decor leaves my maximalist heart wanting a bit more, the comfy sofas and warm energy make up for it.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
More recent innovations like Circle to Search and Gemini’s Ask About Screen option will make up for this to some extent, but Google will likely take user response into account before making a final decision on the changes.
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—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Also, baby, in this economy $100,000 is hardly enough money to buy somebody’s silence and make up for Tanya bailing on the business plan.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
While the minimalist decor leaves my maximalist heart wanting a bit more, the comfy sofas and warm energy make up for it.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
More recent innovations like Circle to Search and Gemini’s Ask About Screen option will make up for this to some extent, but Google will likely take user response into account before making a final decision on the changes.
Follow @paul_monckton on Instagram.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Make up for (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20up%20for%20%28something%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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