make-up

noun

1. cosmetics, such as powder, lipstick, etc, applied to the face to improve its appearance
2. 1. the cosmetics, false hair, etc, used by an actor to highlight his features or adapt his appearance
   2. the art or result of applying such cosmetics
3. the manner of arrangement of the parts or qualities of someone or something
4. the arrangement of type matter and illustrations on a page or in a book
5. mental or physical constitution

verb

1. tr to form or constitute

   these arguments make up the case for the defence

2. tr to devise, construct, or compose, sometimes with the intent to deceive

   to make up an excuse

   to make up a song

3. tr to supply what is lacking or deficient in; complete

   these extra people will make up our total

4. tr to put in order, arrange, or prepare

   to make up a bed

5. intrfoll byfor to compensate or atone (for)

   his kindness now makes up for his rudeness yesterday

6. to settle (differences) amicably (often in the phrase make it up )
7. to apply cosmetics to (the face) to enhance one's appearance or so as to alter the appearance for a theatrical role
8. to assemble (type and illustrations) into (columns or pages)
9. tr to surface (a road) with asphalt, concrete, etc
10. tr
    1. to set in order and balance (accounts)
    2. to draw up (accounting statements)
11. make up one's mind
    to decide (about something or to do something)

    he made up his mind to take vengeance

12. make up to informal.
    1. to make friendly overtures to
    2. to flirt with

Example Sentences

Globally, sugar intake has quadrupled over the last 60 years, and it now makes up around 8% of all our calories.

From Salon

Charities including ActionAid said it is crucial a deal is reached as the UN estimates women and girls currently make up 80% of those displaced by climate change.

From BBC

Findlay, speaking to BBC Scotland News, acknowledged foreign nationals made up a small part of the prisoner population - and that the UK government was responsible for deportations.

From BBC

By the end of first period, he had made up his mind, swayed by another running back who did big things for the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times

When the new Border Security Command was announced, Conservative former home secretary James Cleverly suggested it was a "gimmick" and accused Labour of making up a job that already existed.

From BBC