Function: transitive verb
Date: 14th century
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