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

"It's part of my make-up and I would have had the same malady had I been a taxi driver."

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"He told me to cut my hair like a boy, no make-up. I was so thin that my physique didn't look any different," she said.

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If I wore too much make-up, not enough make-up, the colour of my hair, anything.

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Some party-goers said online they were forced to remove make-up at a police station.

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But that concern does not get in the way of business and there is a brutal pragmatism to thinking about the make-up of the team.

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