make up

verb Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to form by fitting together or assembling <

make up a train of cars

> b. to arrange typeset matter in (as pages) for printing 2. a. to combine to produce (a sum or whole) b. constitute, compose <

10 chapters make up this volume

> 3. a. to compensate for (as a deficiency or omission) <

make up the difference in lost pay

> b. to do or take in order to correct an omission <

make up a history exam

> 4. settle, decide <

made up my mind to depart

> 5. to wrap or fasten up <

make the books up into a parcel

> 6. a. to prepare in physical appearance for a role b. to apply cosmetics to 7. a. invent, improvise <

make up a story

> b. to set in order <

rooms are made up daily

> intransitive verb 1. to become reconciled <

quarreled but later made up

> 2. a. to act ingratiatingly and flatteringly <

made up to his aunt for a new bicycle

> b. to make advances ; court 3. compensate <

make up for lost time

> 4. a. to put on costumes or makeup (as for a play) b. to apply cosmetics