to become friendly with someone again after an argument
Example: At least the make-up department wouldn't have had much work to do.
to combine together to form something larger
Example: Could you make up a list of all the things we need?
to invent a story, poem etc
Example: He made up some excuse about the dog eating his homework.
to invent an explanation for something, especially in order to avoid being punished or embarrassed
Example: In fact, I may take a tumble right here, to make up the shortfall.
to make an amount or a number complete
Example: I’ll get the chemist to make this prescription up for you.
to prepare or arrange something
Example: I’m paying £500, and Dave is making up the rest.
to produce something from cloth
Example: SHE WAS IN THE BEDROOM when he got back, sitting at the mirror and putting on make-up.
to put make-up on someone’s face
Example: Sorry I’m late; I’ll make up the time this evening.
to work at different times from usual because you have not worked enough at the normal times
Example: They argue a lot, but they always kiss and make up.
used for saying that something is so unlikely or improbable it seems impossible for it to be true
Example: They made my face up to look like a clown.
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