make good

The phrase “make good” has 2 syllables: make good.

It's pronounced as /meɪk ɡʊd/.


What is synonym and antonym for make good?

In the thesaurus, “make good” has 12 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for make good along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for make good

Antonyms for make good

  • breach
  • break
  • fail
  • violate

Meanings of make good

  • verb
    1. To achieve substantial success in life, often in business.
    2. (often with "on") To complete successfully; to fulfil (a promise).
    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).
    5. To make (a surface) level or even.

Example Sentences

  • After causing damage to the property, he promised to make good the repairs.
  • The company vowed to make good on their promise to deliver the product on time.
  • Despite setbacks, she remained determined to make good on her ambitions and achieve success.
  • The chef ensured that every dish was prepared with care to make good on the restaurant's reputation for excellent cuisine.
  • He needed to make good on his debt by the end of the month to avoid penalties.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to make good, such as: arrive, breach, break, cut it, fail, flourish, fulfill.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

make it

make the grade

  • arrive
  • cut it
  • flourish
  • get ahead
  • get somewhere
  • get there
  • make good
  • make it
  • succeed
  • thrive

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