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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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Taxes make up 18% of the cost of a gallon of gas, according to the U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Thiero, a 22-year-old who tries to make up for his lack of experience with pure motor and athleticism, had a team-high eight rebounds with four points in 13 minutes and 12 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Bosons mostly include particles that carry forces, such as photons, while fermions make up ordinary matter, including electrons, protons, and neutrons.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The energy-drink maker said international sales were up almost 45% for the quarter at over $1 billion, and now make up about 45% of its total revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“Kid, next time you make up an alibi, try to make it sound a little less ridiculous.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein