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View synonyms for make-up
make-up
noun
- cosmetics, such as powder, lipstick, etc, applied to the face to improve its appearance
- the cosmetics, false hair, etc, used by an actor to highlight his features or adapt his appearance
- the art or result of applying such cosmetics
- the manner of arrangement of the parts or qualities of someone or something
- the arrangement of type matter and illustrations on a page or in a book
- mental or physical constitution
verb
- tr to form or constitute
these arguments make up the case for the defence
- tr to devise, construct, or compose, sometimes with the intent to deceive
to make up an excuse
to make up a song
- tr to supply what is lacking or deficient in; complete
these extra people will make up our total
- tr to put in order, arrange, or prepare
to make up a bed
- intrfoll byfor to compensate or atone (for)
his kindness now makes up for his rudeness yesterday
- to settle (differences) amicably (often in the phrase make it up )
- to apply cosmetics to (the face) to enhance one's appearance or so as to alter the appearance for a theatrical role
- to assemble (type and illustrations) into (columns or pages)
- tr to surface (a road) with asphalt, concrete, etc
- tr
- to set in order and balance (accounts)
- to draw up (accounting statements)
- make up one's mindto decide (about something or to do something)
he made up his mind to take vengeance
- make up to informal.
- to make friendly overtures to
- to flirt with
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