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Make up

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo constitute, to compose. To constitute the components of a whole. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2.VerbTo constitute the components of a whole. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
3.VerbTo compensate, to fill in, to catch up. To compensate for (a deficiency, defect, etc.); to supply (something missing).
"He can make up the time next week.; What I lack in patience, I make up for in drive.; I plan to make up for my failed midterm.; Cuba took limited free market-oriented measures to alleviate severe shortages of food, consumer goods, and services to make up for the ending of Soviet subsidies."
4.VerbTo compensate for (a deficiency, defect, etc.); to supply (something missing).
"He can make up the time next week."
5.VerbTo compensate (for).
"What I lack in patience, I make up for in drive.; I plan to make up for my failed midterm.; Cuba took limited free market-oriented measures to alleviate severe shortages of food, consumer goods, and services to make up for the ending of Soviet subsidies."
6.VerbTo invent, to imagine, to concoct To invent or fabricate (a story, claim, etc.).
"He was a great storyteller and could make up a story on the spot."
7.VerbTo invent or fabricate (a story, claim, etc.).
"He was a great storyteller and could make up a story on the spot."
8.VerbTo assemble, to prepare. To compile or draw up (a list, document, etc.). To put together (a substance, material, garment, medicine, etc.) into a specific form; to assemble.
"I can make up a batch of stew in a few minutes, but it will take a few hours to cook."
9.VerbTo compile or draw up (a list, document, etc.).
10.VerbTo put together (a substance, material, garment, medicine, etc.) into a specific form; to assemble.
"I can make up a batch of stew in a few minutes, but it will take a few hours to cook."
11.VerbTo prepare (someone) for a theatrical performance by means of costume, cosmetics, etc.
12.VerbTo apply cosmetics. To apply cosmetics or makeup to (a face, facial feature).
"Let's leave as soon as I make up my face."
13.VerbTo apply cosmetics or makeup to (a face, facial feature).
"Let's leave as soon as I make up my face."
14.VerbTo make peace, to settle a dispute. To resolve or settle an argument, dispute, conflict, or fight (e.g., with someone).
"They fight a lot, but they always manage to make up."
15.VerbTo resolve or settle an argument, dispute, conflict, or fight (e.g., with someone).
"They fight a lot, but they always manage to make up."
16.VerbTo arrange, to advance. To arrange (a marriage); to organise (a treaty). To draw near to, approach to. To make social or romantic advances to; to pay court to.
17.VerbTo arrange (a marriage); to organise (a treaty).
18.VerbTo draw near to, approach to.
19.VerbTo make social or romantic advances to; to pay court to.
20.VerbTo build, to complete. To build, construct (a tower, city, etc.). To build up (a bank, wall, etc.) where it has fallen away; to repair.
21.VerbTo build, construct (a tower, city, etc.).
22.VerbTo build up (a bank, wall, etc.) where it has fallen away; to repair.
23.NounAlternative form of makeup.
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