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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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"This is the first step in being able to use someone's genetic make-up to help us improve that decision-making process."

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Coleg Cambria hair and media make-up student Ruth, 16, from Ruabon, said attending the workshop was "a good experience".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

She has recently performed with local icons 808 State and A Certain Radio and underlines the "really intergenerational" and "collaborative" make-up of the city.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

AI products, in his experience, have flaws in their make-up that prevent speedy incorporation into business practices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Unlike Moushumi, who is having her hair and make-up professionally styled and applied, Gogol is ready in a matter of minutes.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri