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make up
verb
Definition of MAKE UP
transitive verb
1
a : to form by fitting together or assembling <make up a train of cars> b : to arrange typeset matter in (as pages) for printing
2
a : to combine to produce (a sum or whole) b : constitute, compose <10 chapters make up this volume>
3
a : to compensate for (as a deficiency or omission) <make up the difference in lost pay> b : 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>
6
a : to prepare in physical appearance for a role b : to apply cosmetics to
intransitive verb
1
: to become reconciled <quarreled but later made up>
2
a : to act ingratiatingly and flatteringly <made up to his aunt for a new bicycle> b : to make advances : court
3
: compensate <make up for lost time>
4
a : to put on costumes or makeup (as for a play) b : to apply cosmetics
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First Known Use of MAKE UP
14th century
Related to MAKE UP
- Synonyms
- compose, comprise, form, constitute
- Antonyms
- demount, disassemble, dismantle, dismember, knock down, strike, take down, tear down
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