makes good
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1
as in fulfills
to do what is required by the terms of He made good on his promise to pay back the loan within a year.
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as in makes it
to reach a desired level of accomplishment She made good as a musician when she moved to New York City.
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“Makes good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/makes%20good. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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