Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of make good

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

make good

verb

Definitions

  1. To achieve substantial success in life, often in business.

  2. (often with "on") To complete successfully; to fulfil (a promise).

    Example: He made good his escape by jumping from a second-story window.

  3. To match the first player's bet with one's own, rather than dropping out.

  4. To remedy or compensate for (a defect or deficiency).

    Example: The company made good the damage by paying my repair costs.