English · Emotions & Feelings
make up
/meɪk ʌp/
[/meɪk ʌp/]
reconcile; invent
Intermediateverb
Definition
To become friendly again after an argument, or to invent a story or excuse.
Example
After their big argument, they kissed and made up before going to bed that same night.
After their big argument, they kissed and made up before going to bed that same night.
Etymology
From 'make' plus 'up'; multiple senses developed including composing, inventing, and reconciling.
How & Where It’s Used
Highly versatile and common; context disambiguates reconciling, inventing, or compensating.