Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

make-up-to

phrasal verb

/ˈmeɪk ʌp tu/

Definition

To compensate or make amends for something, often by doing something extra or different.

Examples

After forgetting her birthday, he tried to make-up-to her by taking her out to dinner.
She baked cookies to make-up-to her friend for missing the important meeting.

Meaning

The term ‘make-up-to’ refers to the act of trying to rectify a situation or relationship by providing something additional, often in the form of kind gestures or actions.