makes up

verb

Definition of makes upnext
present tense third-person singular of make up
1
as in comprises
to be all the substance of the book is made up of 20 chapters

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2
as in devises
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project

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3
as in builds
to form by putting together parts or materials we'll have to make up the bookcase, which came in a box marked "some assembly required"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes up
  1. comprises
  2. builds
  3. constitutes
  4. makes
  5. assembles
  6. creates
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  • So Burger probably plays first base, Josh Jung mans third if healthy and Pederson is the DH, while the outfield comprises three of Wyatt Langford, Carter, Tavares and García.
    Keith Law, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Hills Sculpture Park comprises 15 unique pieces from various artists situated throughout the golf course.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of comprises
Verb
  • Its Volumizing Blow Dry Mist, which builds the bonds in the hair while decreasing drying time, won a 2024 Best of Beauty Award.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders in Washington should also pursue a proactive and affirmative agenda that builds our domestic fabrication and packaging capacity, strengthens our research and design ecosystem, and creates new demand for Made-in-America chips at home and overseas.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of builds
Verb
  • The admission that Debtor failed to file federal tax returns for sixteen years constitutes an adequate basis to conclude the UST met its burden under § 727(a)(3), thereby shifting the burden to Debtor to justify the inadequacy of his records.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • League policy does not include language to explain what constitutes pass interference, so it is still considered a judgment call.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of constitutes
Verb
  • Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And Meryl Streep makes a welcome return as Oliver's actress girlfriend Loretta.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of makes
Verb
  • Apple also assembles the majority of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks and other accessories in China (in Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Zhengzhou), through its contract manufacturing partner, Foxconn.
    Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.
    Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembles
Verb
  • Its mission is helping solar scientists better understand the sun, whose magnetized material creates solar wind in the solar system.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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