make good

1. Carry out successfully, make sure of, as in He made good his escape . This usage was first recorded in 1606.

2. Succeed, as in He made good as a writer . [c. 1900]

3. Compensate for, make up for, as in They made good the loss . This usage first appeared in William Langland's Piers Ploughman (1377).

4. Fulfill, as in She made good her promise . This usage was first recorded in Miles Coverdale's 1535 translation of the Bible (II Chronicles 6:16): “Make good unto my father, David ... that which thou hast promised him.”

Example Sentences

“A farm boy who made good in Hollywood, this award was his most valued possession. My father was and will always be my North Star. Thank you, Daddy, for giving me the greatest life imaginable.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sarah Clark, who worked as a stewardess on the ship from 2002-2005, recalled how the crew made good use of the car deck when the passengers were gone.

From BBC

And they are appealing to Sir Keir Starmer to meet them - to make good on what they believe was a pledge made by the Labour party.

From BBC

Then, on a passionately belted bridge, she makes good on her word.

From New York Times

And so he made good on his other promise.

From Los Angeles Times

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