MAKE UP

verb Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to form by fitting together or assembling , to arrange typeset matter in (as pages) for printing, 2. to combine to produce (a sum or whole), constitute , compose , 3. to compensate for (as a deficiency or omission) , to do or take in order to correct an omission , settle , decide , to wrap or fasten up , 6. to prepare in physical appearance for a role, to apply cosmetics to, 7. invent , improvise , to set in order , intransitive verb to become reconciled , 2. to act ingratiatingly and flatteringly , to make advances ; court , compensate , 4. to put on costumes or makeup (as for a play), to apply cosmetics