up
1.
to form sth
SYN constitute :
Women make up 56% of the student numbers.
—related noun make-up ➡ note at consist of
2.
to put sth together from several different things
—related noun make-up
3.
to invent a story, etc., especially in order to trick or entertain sb :
He made up some excuse about his daughter being sick.
I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along.
You made that up!
4.
to complete a number or an amount required :
We need one more person to make up a team.
5.
to replace sth that has been lost; to compensate for sth :
Can I leave early this afternoon and make up the time tomorrow?
6.
to prepare a medicine by mixing different things together
7.
to prepare a bed for use; to create a temporary bed :
We made up the bed in the spare room.
They made up a bed for me on the sofa.