make up

verb

1. form or compose

   verb.stative

   Synonyms be comprise constitute represent

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. devise or compose

   verb.creation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. do or give something to somebody in return

   verb.possession

   Synonyms compensate pay pay off

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point

   verb.social

   Examples

   I have to make up a French exam.

   Synonyms catch up with

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. make up something artificial or untrue

   verb.creation

   Synonyms cook up fabricate invent manufacture

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. put in order or neaten

   verb.change

   Examples

   Make up a room.

   Synonyms make

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. adjust for

   verb.stative

   Synonyms compensate correct counterbalance even off even out even up

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. come to terms

   verb.communication

   Synonyms conciliate patch up reconcile settle

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier

   verb.body

   Source: WordNet 3.0