Conjugation

Make up for

compenser

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: up for

    Only make changes; up for stays the same: made up for, made up for.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't make up for, he doesn't make up for.

    1. I / you / we / they make up for
    2. he / she / it makes up for

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am making up for
    2. you / we / they are making up for
    3. he / she / it is making up for

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't make up for.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they made up for

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to make up for
    2. you / we / they are going to make up for
    3. he / she / it is going to make up for

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't make up for.

    1. (you) make up for
    2. let's make up for