to add more to something to make it complete or to replace what has been used

to pay someone in money or goods for a loss, injury, or service

a sum of money granted as a subsidy or financial benefit

to make up for a loss, error, or shortcoming

to replace or substitute a component, player, or worker with another

financial aid, allowance, or grant provided to an individual or organization

to complement each other; mutually supplementary

to fill a vacancy, void, or gap, or to overcome a deficiency

to mend; to repair

necessary materials, provisions, or reinforcements provided to a group or military force

to remedy

To attend or provide additional remedial or supplementary classes to improve academic performance.

to fill a vacancy, gap, or deficiency; to make up for something missing

to enrich the blood

to nourish or provide nutrition, especially for health or recovery

a reserve candidate or substitute waiting to fill a position

a piece of material used to mend or strengthen clothing, tires, or other physical objects

to reapply for or replace a lost, expired, or damaged document, card, or permit

to take extra lessons in a cram school or with a private tutor

providing no help or benefit to the matter at hand; unhelpful or to no avail

an examination taken to replace a previous failed or missed one

to make up a deficiency or bring something up to its full strength or required amount

to pay wages, subsidies, or other funds owed from a previous period

to augment or add items, content, or personnel to an existing set

to use others' strengths or one's own strong points to make up for weaknesses, often as an idiom from Mencius

to repay a kindness, favor, or debt of gratitude

A school or class providing supplementary, remedial, or exam-preparatory instruction outside of regular schooling.

tonic; restorative; nutritional supplement

to provide benefit, help, or advantage

To take corrective action after a loss or mistake has occurred to prevent further damage; better late than never.

to study or practice intensely in a short period to catch up or prepare for an exam

to make up for a shortage or supplement what is missing

to sow seeds or plant seedlings again to replace those that failed to grow or to fill gaps

to repair clothes or fabric by sewing or darning

to pay back taxes that were previously missed, evaded, or underpaid

to make up for an earlier mistake or to make amends for a fault

complement (grammar)

a substance, supplement, or food taken to nourish the body and improve vitality

to buy a ticket for a show or performance after having already entered or sat down in the theater

To take deferred time off to make up for working during the weekend or holidays; leave granted as compensation for overtime.

(dentistry) to fill a tooth; to have a tooth filled

a medicinal dietary supplement that helps build up one's health

to fill a vacancy or substitute for a position in a sequential or progressive order

to take a tonic or nourishing food to build up one's health

to make up for one's faults by doing good deeds