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- See:
- make
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phrase |
| definition 1: |
to constitute or compose.
Fifty states make up the United States of America.The U.S. Senate is made up of one hundred senators, two from each of the states.- synonyms:
- constitute, form
- similar words:
- compose, create
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| definition 2: |
to prepare or put together.
I'll make up a lunch bag you can take with you.You should make up a list of everything you'll need to bring. |
| definition 3: |
to invent (a story, excuse, or the like) using one's mind.
He made up an excuse to stay home from work.The teacher made up an example to help the students understand. |
| definition 4: |
to make things right again; compensate; pay back (usu. fol. by "for").
When you've hurt someone's feelings to that extent, it's difficult to make up for it.- synonyms:
- compensate, offset, repair
- similar words:
- atone, recompense, redress, supply
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| definition 5: |
to do (something) at a later time in order to compensate for something not done earlier.
I asked the instructor if I could make up the exam I missed because of being sick.He missed some piano lessons, so his teacher is having him make them up. |
| definition 6: |
to cause (something) to return to the right amount in compensation for earlier loss.
I couldn't work the full forty hours last week, so I'm making up the time this week by working late each night. |
| definition 7: |
to reconcile after a quarrel.
The couple had a bitter argument, but the two made up the next day.- similar words:
- make amends, square
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| related words: |
compensate, contrive |
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