Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

make-good

Phrasal verb
/meɪk ɡʊd/
Definition
To compensate for a loss or to fulfill a promise.
Examples
  • After the mistake, he promised to make good on his word and deliver the project on time.
  • She lost her phone, but her friend helped her make good by giving her an old one to use.
Meaning
To make up for something that has been lost or not completed, typically by offering a replacement or remedy.
Synonyms
  • Compensate
  • Rectify
  • Reimburse
  • Repair