Definitions

make up

VERB

create

Synonyms

WEAK

ad-lib blend coin combine compose compound concoct construct contrive cook up devise dream up fabricate fabulize fake it fashion fictionalize fix formulate frame fuse hatch improv improvise invent join knock off make meld merge mingle mix originate play by ear prepare pretend put together ready storify trump up whip up wing it write

Antonyms

WEAK

be real tell the truth

VERB

comprise, constitute

Synonyms

WEAK

complete compose consist fill form furnish include make meet provide supply

VERB

compensate, reconcile

Synonyms

WEAK

accommodate atone balance bury the hatchet come to terms compose conciliate counterbalance counterpoise countervail forgive and forget make amends make peace mend offset outweigh pacify recompense redeem redress requite set off settle shake hands

Antonyms

WEAK

disagree

Example Sentences

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In a statement, Tower Hamlets Council said it was aware of residents' concerns about recycling and that the low rates were largely down to the area's infrastructure and make-up.

From BBC

On display are also make-up kits, sneakers, handbags and costume jewellery.

From BBC

It also won best hair and make-up and best costume design.

From BBC

At the moment they do not know the long-term consequences of this pollution on the make-up of Earth's atmosphere, but it is unlikely to be good.

From BBC

"They turned up still wearing the other show's make-up. We had to dress them and redo everything ... I nearly died," she recalled.

From Barron's

make up

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