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To constitute, to compose. / (transitive) To constitute the components of a whole. / (transitive) To compensate for (a deficiency, defect, etc.); to supply (something missing).

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She loves to make up stories.

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意味（1）

To constitute, to compose.

意味（2）

(transitive) To constitute the components of a whole.

The words "dream interpretation" […] remind one of all sorts of childish, superstitious notions, which make up the thread and woof of dream books, read by none but the ignorant and the primitive.

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意味（3）

(transitive) To compensate for (a deficiency, defect, etc.); to supply (something missing).

He can make up the time next week.

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意味（4）

(intransitive) To compensate (for).

I plan to make up for my failed midterm.

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意味（5）

To invent, to imagine, to concoct

意味（6）

To invent or fabricate (a story, claim, etc.).

He was a great storyteller and could make up a story on the spot.

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意味（7）

To compile or draw up (a list, document, etc.).

意味（8）

To put together (a substance, material, garment, medicine, etc.) into a specific form; to assemble.

I can make up a batch of stew in a few minutes, but it will take a few hours to cook.

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意味（9）

(transitive, intransitive, reflexive) To prepare (someone) for a theatrical performance by means of costume, cosmetics, etc.

意味（10）

To apply cosmetics.

意味（11）

(transitive, intransitive, reflexive) To apply cosmetics or makeup to (a face, facial feature).

Let's leave as soon as I make up my face.

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意味（12）

To make peace, to settle a dispute.

意味（13）

(transitive, intransitive) To resolve or settle an argument, dispute, conflict, or fight (e.g., with someone).

They fight a lot, but they always manage to make up.

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意味（14）

(obsolete) To arrange (a marriage); to organise (a treaty).

意味（15）

To draw near to, approach to.

They in their turns made up to her, and expressed their surprize and concern at finding her in the assembly unprovided, after she had declined their invitation […].

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