make up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To constitute, to compose.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To constitute, to compose. — To constitute the components of a whole.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To compensate, to fill in, to catch up. — To compensate for (a deficiency, defect, etc.); to supply (something missing).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “make up” mean?
To constitute, to compose.
Is “make up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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