make up
Definition of make up
transitive verb
1a : to form by fitting together or assembling make up a train of carsb : to arrange typeset matter in (columns or pages) for printing
2a : to combine to produce (a sum or whole)b : constitute, compose 10 chapters make up this volume
3a : to compensate for (something, such as a deficiency or omission) make up the difference in lost payb : to do or take in order to correct an omission make up a history exam
5 : to wrap or fasten up make the books up into a parcel
6a : to prepare in physical appearance for a roleb : to apply cosmetics to
7a : invent, improvise make up a storyb : to set in order rooms are made up daily
intransitive verb
1 : to become reconciled quarreled but later made up
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Examples of make up in a Sentence
the book is made up of 20 chapters
she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project
First Known Use of make up
14th century
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