She had to make up a story to explain her absence.
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They decided to make up after their argument.
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He tried to make up for his mistake by apologizing.
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They finally made up with each other after weeks of not speaking.
Idiomatic Expressions for make up
Phrase: make up with someone
Meaning: to reconcile or resolve a disagreement with someone
Usage: After their argument, they made up and are now friends again.