makes up

The phrase “makes up” has 2 syllables: makes up.

It's pronounced as /meɪks ʌp/.


What is synonym and antonym for makes up?

In the thesaurus, “makes up” has 12 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for makes up

  • assembles
  • builds
  • comes up with
  • comprises
  • concocts
  • constitutes
  • constructs
  • creates
  • devises
  • invents
  • makes
  • sets up

Antonyms for makes up

  • blows up
  • clones
  • copies
  • demounts
  • destroys
  • devastates
  • disassembles
  • dismantles
  • dismembers
  • duplicates
  • flattens
  • imitates
  • knocks down
  • levels
  • mimics
  • pulls down
  • pulverizes
  • replicates
  • reproduces
  • ruins
  • shatters
  • smashes
  • strikes
  • takes down
  • tears down
  • wrecks

Example Sentences

  • She often makes up stories to entertain her little brother during long car rides.
  • After their argument, he makes up with his friend by apologizing and buying him lunch.
  • The artist makes up for lost time by working late into the night to finish her painting.
  • He makes up the bed every morning to keep his room tidy and organized.
  • The teacher makes up a quiz to assess the students' understanding of the material.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to makes up, such as: assembles, blows up, builds, clones, comes up with, comprises, concocts.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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