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'make up' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'make up' with 20 example sentences.


make up verb

: form or compose

: devise or compose

: do or give something to somebody in return

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

: concoct something artificial or untrue

: put in order or neaten

: adjust for

: come to terms

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


  • He made up his mind to be a doctor.
  • She hasn't made up her mind yet.
  • We need to make up for the lost time.
  • Make up your mind once and for all.
  • He made up his mind to buy the car.
  • He made up the whole story.
  • America is made up of 50 states.
  • They made up and became friends again.
  • I think she made up that story.
  • The train is made up of seven cars.
  • The group was made up of teachers and students.
  • I made up my mind to go there.
  • I must make up for the loss.
  • Animal bodies are made up of cells.
  • A chain is made up of many links.
  • The community is made up of individuals.
  • The committee is made up of ten members.
  • She is good at making up interesting stories.
  • She made up her mind to go to college.
  • Nine players make up a team.
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