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Synonyms for make up


Grammar : Verb
Spell : meyk-uhp
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmeɪkˌʌp

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Définition of make up

Origin :
  • "end a quarrel, reconcile," 1660s, from make (v.) + up.
  • verb create
  • verb comprise, constitute
  • verb compensate, reconcile
Example sentences :
  • "For heaven's sake, child, make up your mind quickly," said Katherine.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • There was only one thing to do—make up the pack as soon as possible and leave the place.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Most exquisite of sonatas would not to them make up for a game of billiards!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Do you make up your mind beforehand that if the animal should kill you, it is all right?
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • It's noways likely that I'd take the trouble to make up a lie about that weed.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • You good ladies must make up your minds to keep away from these parts for a while.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • You'll know all about your wife, young man, when you make up your mind to tell me the truth.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • To make up for his indiscretion, K. suggested a descent to the river.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • It was as if he must make up for long arrears of hopelessness.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Come, captain, undo these ropes, and make up your mind quickly.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

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