make up

The phrase “make up” has 2 syllables: make up

It's pronounced as /meɪk ʌp/

What is synonym and antonym for make up?

In the thesaurus, “make up” has 21 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for make up along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for make up

assemble
build
come up with
compose
composition
comprise
concoct
constitute
construct
cosmetics
design
devise
form
format
invent
layout
lipstick
make
mascara
paint
theme

Antonyms for make up

clone
copy
destroy
disassemble
dismantle
dismember
duplicate
flatten
imitate
knock down
mimic
pull down
replicate
reproduce
ruin
strike
take down
tear down

Meanings of make up

verb
1. To build or complete.
2. To assemble, prepare.
3. To arrange or advance.

Example Sentences

After their argument, it took a while for them to make up and restore their friendship.
She likes to make up stories to entertain her friends during their camping trips.
He decided to make up for his missed deadline by working extra hours over the weekend.
The children often make up games to play during recess at school.
To surprise her mother, she planned to make up the guest room with fresh flowers and new linens.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to make up, such as: assemble, build, clone, come up with, compose, composition, comprise.

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