Pronunciation: /meɪk ʌp/
noun a mixture or combination of different things
A1 I use make up to enhance my features.
A2 She bought a new make up set for the party.
B1 The make up artist did a fantastic job on her wedding day.
B2 Her make up was flawless, it looked professionally done.
C1 The make up of the committee was carefully considered before finalizing the members.
C2 The intricate make up of the novel's plot kept readers engaged until the very end.
verb to form by combining parts or elements
A1 I will make up a story for the children.
A2 She likes to make up excuses when she's late.
B1 I need to make up for lost time and finish this project.
B2 They decided to make up after their argument.
C1 The author had to make up several characters for his new novel.
C2 The team captain tried to make up for his mistake by scoring a goal.
formal In order to achieve a cohesive look, it is important to carefully choose and apply makeup.
informal I need to hurry up and make up my face before we leave.
slang She's really good at doing her make up, it always looks flawless.
figurative They had a big argument but were able to make up and move past it.
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