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make up

to invent; to reconcile; to compensate

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to invent or create something false or imaginary

2. (verb) to apply cosmetics such as foundation, lipstick, and eyeshadow to your face

3. (verb) to end a disagreement or become friends again after an argument

4. (verb) to create or arrange something by combining parts or materials

Examples

• 1. The children made up a story about pirates and treasure.
• 2. She makes up her face every morning before work.
• 3. After their fight, they made up and apologized to each other.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

look into, look up to, make out, narrow down, opt for, pass out