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Definition

To pay back; to return someone a previous good deed.

to redeem oneself

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In Context

  • "After John gave her a lovely wooly hat for her birthday, she wanted to make it up to him so she took him out for dinner."
  • "You've been so kind to me, how can I make it up to you?"
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