| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
make up [meɪk ʌp] | to reconcile after a disagreement |
Other meanings
- to invent a story or excuse
- to constitute or form something
- to compensate for something missed
- to apply cosmetics
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "make up"
- They argued but soon made up.
- She made up an excuse for being late.
- Women often make up before going out.
- I need to make up the time I lost.
- These three chapters make up the whole book.
Features of Using "make up"
- Separable: "make up" is separable when used in the sense of inventing:
She made up a story.
he made the story up. - In the reconciliation meaning, it is usually inseparable:
They made up after the fight.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb make
make out
to understand or see clearly
make up for
to compensate for something (a loss, mistake..)
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