1make 
/ˈmeɪk/ verb
makes; made /ˈmeɪk/ verb /ˈmeɪd/; mak·ing 1 [+ obj] a : to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort
▪ make a box/chair/suit ▪ make someone a dress = make a dress for someone ▪ He works in a factory that makes jet engines. ▪ She made the curtains herself. ▪ He collected wood to make a fire. ▪ She used cheese and a mixture of other ingredients to make a delicious sauce. — often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something ▪ She made the sauce with cheese and other ingredients. — often followed by of to describe the material that forms something ▪ The box is made of wood. [=it is a wood/wooden box; the material used to produce the box was wood] ▪ The topping is made entirely of cheese. [=the topping consists entirely of cheese] — often followed by from to describe the source of a product ▪ Cheese is made from milk.
b : to use (something) to create a product — + into ▪ She made the material into a dress. ▪ She made a mixture of ingredients into a delicious sauce. 2 [+ obj] : to cause (something) to exist, happen, or appear
▪ Someone was making a disturbance. ▪ The car's engine has been making a strange noise lately. ▪ The rock made a dent in the car's fender. ▪ I'm not trying to make trouble. ▪ The typist made a mistake. ▪ I called the doctor's office to make an appointment. ▪ They moved over and made room for her. ▪ I want to make a good home for my children. 3 [+ obj] : to create or write (something) in an official or legal way
▪ The government should make laws to protect poor people. ▪ I don't make the rules; I just follow them. ▪ You should make a will. 4 [+ obj] : to produce, direct, or act in (something, such as a movie)
▪ a director who has made some classic films ▪ That actor has made many films. 5 [+ obj] : to cause (something or someone) to be changed in a specified way
▪ They adapted a Russian play and made the setting Dublin rather than Moscow. ▪ We originally planned on a one-week vacation, but we decided to make it two weeks instead. ▪ The experience made him a cynic. = The experience made a cynic (out) of him. = The experience made [=changed, turned] him into a cynic. ▪ I'd like a hamburger. No, wait—make that a cheeseburger. 6 [+ obj] : to cause (something or someone) to have a specified quality, feeling, etc.
▪ A good teacher makes learning enjoyable. ▪ She made what she wanted clear to us. = She made (it) clear to us what she wanted. [=she said or showed clearly what she wanted] ▪ He made it understood/known that he expected us to help. ▪ The experience made him cynical. ▪ Working in the garden makes me very tired. ▪ It makes me sad to think that the summer is ending. ▪ The photograph makes me seem/look fat. ◊To make yourself useful means to do something useful.
▪ Why don't you make yourself useful by washing the dishes? ◊To make yourself heard/understood (etc.) means to do what is necessary to be sure that people hear you, understand you, etc.
▪ The music was so loud that she could hardly make herself heard. ▪ She doesn't speak French well, but she can make herself understood. 7 [+ obj] : to cause (something) to be or become something
▪ A good teacher makes learning a pleasure. = A good teacher makes it a pleasure to learn. ▪ Yes, you can leave work early today, but don't make it a habit. ▪ The bright paint really makes the room come alive! 8 [+ obj] a : to cause (someone) to do something
▪ He yelled at her and made her cry. ▪ How can I make you understand that I love you?!
b : to force (someone) to do something
▪ We have to find a way to make them work faster. ▪ They made me wait for an hour. ▪ If he doesn't want to do it, we can't make him (do it). ▪ They used threats to make her do it. = She was made to do it by the use of threats. 9 [+ obj] : to give a particular job, title, status, etc., to (someone)
▪ They made him (the) Emperor. ▪ They made her a member of their club. = She was made a member of their club. 10 [+ obj] : to perform (a particular action)
▪ He made a bow. [=he bowed] ▪ We made [=took] a detour to avoid traffic. ▪ They made [=got] an early start. [=they started early] ▪ I have to make a (telephone) call to my boss. [=I have to call/telephone my boss] ▪ May I make a suggestion? [=may I suggest something?] ▪ “Make love, not war!” shouted the demonstrators. ▪ I'm not used to making [=giving] speeches. ▪ They made a bet [=they bet] that she would win. ▪ Don't make any sudden movements. ▪ They made a contribution. [=they contributed] ▪ We should make a distinction between them. ▪ She made a promise to him. = She made him a promise. ▪ He made note of her address. ▪ Time is running out. You'll have to make a decision soon. 11 [+ obj] : to form (a plan) in your mind
▪ Have you made any plans for your vacation? 12 [+ obj] : to arrange the blankets and sheets on (a bed) so that the mattress is covered
▪ She always makes the bed after she gets up in the morning. 13 [+ obj] : to prepare (food or drink)
▪ Let me make dinner for you. = Let me make you dinner. ▪ Can I make you a drink? ▪ I'll make the pasta if you make the salad. ▪ She made a cake for her daughter's birthday. 14 a [linking verb] — used to indicate a total ▪ That makes the third time you've said the same thing! ▪ I've lost again! That makes $3 I owe you. ▪ “I'm hungry.” “That makes two of us.” [=I'm hungry too]
b [+ obj] : to be equal to (an amount)
▪ Three plus two make/makes [=equals, totals] five.
c [+ obj] : to calculate (an amount, total, etc.)
▪ “What do you make the time?” [=what do you think the time is?] “(I make it) About half past three.” ▪ I make the distance back to camp about four miles. = I make it about four miles back to camp. 15 a [+ obj] : to be used to produce (something)
▪ Rags make the best paper.
b [linking verb] : to be suited for use as (something)
▪ This new building would make [=be] a fine school.
c [linking verb] : to be or become (something)
▪ She and her boyfriend make [=are] a lovely couple. ▪ She will make a fine judge one day. ▪ She made [=was] a loving wife to him. = She made him a loving wife. 16 [+ obj] : to arrive at (a place)
▪ The ship made port today. 17 [+ obj] : to earn or gain (money, a profit, etc.)
▪ He makes $50,000 a year. ▪ She makes a good salary. ▪ Their products are so inexpensive I don't know how they make a profit. ▪ She made $100 on the deal. = The deal made $100 for her. = The deal made her $100. ▪ He makes a/his living by doing small jobs. ▪ He made a/his fortune in the stock market. 18 [+ obj] a : to be accepted as a member of (a group, team, etc.)
▪ She's finally made the team.
b : to appear on or in (a newspaper, a headline, etc.)
▪ The story of his accident made the front page of the paper. ▪ The story made headlines all across the country.
c chiefly US : to be promoted to (a level or rank)
▪ My uncle is in the army. He made major last year. 19 [+ obj] sports a : to succeed in doing (something that you attempt)
▪ I missed the first foul shot but made the second one. ▪ He has to make this putt to win the tournament. — opposite miss
b : to produce (a particular score)
▪ She made a 6 on the second hole. ▪ He made a birdie/bogey. 20 [+ obj] a : to not be too late for (something)
▪ They (just/barely) made the deadline. ▪ We got to the station just in time to make the train. — opposite miss
b : to reach or go to (a place)
▪ We made [=reached] Atlanta in just under two hours.
c : to succeed in reaching or going to (something)
▪ The team made [=qualified for] the play-offs last year. ▪ I don't know if I'll be able to make that meeting. — opposite miss 21 [+ obj] : to act in a way that causes someone to be your friend, enemy, etc.
▪ She makes friends easily. ▪ He made a few enemies when he worked here. 22 [+ obj] : to cause the success of (someone or something)
▪ This film could make or break her career. [=the success or failure of her career could depend on the success or failure of this film] — see also make-or-break 23 [+ obj] : to cause (something) to be enjoyable, attractive, etc.
▪ The bright paint really makes the room! ▪ Meeting the star of the show really made our day! 24 [no obj] old-fashioned + literary : to seem to begin an action
▪ She made to go. = She made as if to go. [=she moved in a way that suggested she was going]
▪ make a box/chair/suit ▪ make someone a dress = make a dress for someone ▪ He works in a factory that makes jet engines. ▪ She made the curtains herself. ▪ He collected wood to make a fire. ▪ She used cheese and a mixture of other ingredients to make a delicious sauce. — often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something ▪ She made the sauce with cheese and other ingredients. — often followed by of to describe the material that forms something ▪ The box is made of wood. [=it is a wood/wooden box; the material used to produce the box was wood] ▪ The topping is made entirely of cheese. [=the topping consists entirely of cheese] — often followed by from to describe the source of a product ▪ Cheese is made from milk.
b : to use (something) to create a product — + into ▪ She made the material into a dress. ▪ She made a mixture of ingredients into a delicious sauce.
▪ Someone was making a disturbance. ▪ The car's engine has been making a strange noise lately. ▪ The rock made a dent in the car's fender. ▪ I'm not trying to make trouble. ▪ The typist made a mistake. ▪ I called the doctor's office to make an appointment. ▪ They moved over and made room for her. ▪ I want to make a good home for my children.
▪ The government should make laws to protect poor people. ▪ I don't make the rules; I just follow them. ▪ You should make a will.
▪ a director who has made some classic films ▪ That actor has made many films.
▪ They adapted a Russian play and made the setting Dublin rather than Moscow. ▪ We originally planned on a one-week vacation, but we decided to make it two weeks instead. ▪ The experience made him a cynic. = The experience made a cynic (out) of him. = The experience made [=changed, turned] him into a cynic. ▪ I'd like a hamburger. No, wait—make that a cheeseburger.
▪ A good teacher makes learning enjoyable. ▪ She made what she wanted clear to us. = She made (it) clear to us what she wanted. [=she said or showed clearly what she wanted] ▪ He made it understood/known that he expected us to help. ▪ The experience made him cynical. ▪ Working in the garden makes me very tired. ▪ It makes me sad to think that the summer is ending. ▪ The photograph makes me seem/look fat. ◊To make yourself useful means to do something useful.
▪ Why don't you make yourself useful by washing the dishes? ◊To make yourself heard/understood (etc.) means to do what is necessary to be sure that people hear you, understand you, etc.
▪ The music was so loud that she could hardly make herself heard. ▪ She doesn't speak French well, but she can make herself understood.
▪ A good teacher makes learning a pleasure. = A good teacher makes it a pleasure to learn. ▪ Yes, you can leave work early today, but don't make it a habit. ▪ The bright paint really makes the room come alive!
▪ He yelled at her and made her cry. ▪ How can I make you understand that I love you?!
b : to force (someone) to do something
▪ We have to find a way to make them work faster. ▪ They made me wait for an hour. ▪ If he doesn't want to do it, we can't make him (do it). ▪ They used threats to make her do it. = She was made to do it by the use of threats.
▪ They made him (the) Emperor. ▪ They made her a member of their club. = She was made a member of their club.
▪ He made a bow. [=he bowed] ▪ We made [=took] a detour to avoid traffic. ▪ They made [=got] an early start. [=they started early] ▪ I have to make a (telephone) call to my boss. [=I have to call/telephone my boss] ▪ May I make a suggestion? [=may I suggest something?] ▪ “Make love, not war!” shouted the demonstrators. ▪ I'm not used to making [=giving] speeches. ▪ They made a bet [=they bet] that she would win. ▪ Don't make any sudden movements. ▪ They made a contribution. [=they contributed] ▪ We should make a distinction between them. ▪ She made a promise to him. = She made him a promise. ▪ He made note of her address. ▪ Time is running out. You'll have to make a decision soon.
▪ Have you made any plans for your vacation?
▪ She always makes the bed after she gets up in the morning.
▪ Let me make dinner for you. = Let me make you dinner. ▪ Can I make you a drink? ▪ I'll make the pasta if you make the salad. ▪ She made a cake for her daughter's birthday.
b [+ obj] : to be equal to (an amount)
▪ Three plus two make/makes [=equals, totals] five.
c [+ obj] : to calculate (an amount, total, etc.)
▪ “What do you make the time?” [=what do you think the time is?] “(I make it) About half past three.” ▪ I make the distance back to camp about four miles. = I make it about four miles back to camp.
▪ Rags make the best paper.
b [linking verb] : to be suited for use as (something)
▪ This new building would make [=be] a fine school.
c [linking verb] : to be or become (something)
▪ She and her boyfriend make [=are] a lovely couple. ▪ She will make a fine judge one day. ▪ She made [=was] a loving wife to him. = She made him a loving wife.
▪ The ship made port today.
▪ He makes $50,000 a year. ▪ She makes a good salary. ▪ Their products are so inexpensive I don't know how they make a profit. ▪ She made $100 on the deal. = The deal made $100 for her. = The deal made her $100. ▪ He makes a/his living by doing small jobs. ▪ He made a/his fortune in the stock market.
▪ She's finally made the team.
b : to appear on or in (a newspaper, a headline, etc.)
▪ The story of his accident made the front page of the paper. ▪ The story made headlines all across the country.
c chiefly US : to be promoted to (a level or rank)
▪ My uncle is in the army. He made major last year.
▪ I missed the first foul shot but made the second one. ▪ He has to make this putt to win the tournament. — opposite miss
b : to produce (a particular score)
▪ She made a 6 on the second hole. ▪ He made a birdie/bogey.
▪ They (just/barely) made the deadline. ▪ We got to the station just in time to make the train. — opposite miss
b : to reach or go to (a place)
▪ We made [=reached] Atlanta in just under two hours.
c : to succeed in reaching or going to (something)
▪ The team made [=qualified for] the play-offs last year. ▪ I don't know if I'll be able to make that meeting. — opposite miss
▪ She makes friends easily. ▪ He made a few enemies when he worked here.
▪ This film could make or break her career. [=the success or failure of her career could depend on the success or failure of this film] — see also make-or-break
▪ The bright paint really makes the room! ▪ Meeting the star of the show really made our day!
▪ She made to go. = She made as if to go. [=she moved in a way that suggested she was going]
make a face — see 1face
make away with [phrasal verb]
make away with (something) literary : to steal and take away (something)
▪ Someone had made away with [=made off with] all the money.
▪ Someone had made away with [=made off with] all the money.
make believe — see believe
make do
: to proceed or do what you can with the things that you have even though you do not have what you want
▪ They didn't have much money but they somehow managed to make do. — often + with ▪ If we can't get what we want, we'll just have to make do with what we've got. — often + without ▪ If we don't have carrots for the soup, we'll just have to make do without them.
▪ They didn't have much money but they somehow managed to make do. — often + with ▪ If we can't get what we want, we'll just have to make do with what we've got. — often + without ▪ If we don't have carrots for the soup, we'll just have to make do without them.
make eyes at — see 1eye
make for [phrasal verb]
make for (something) 1 : to go toward (a place) quickly
▪ Everyone made for [=headed for] the exit as soon as the show was over. ▪ After he left the office he made straight for home. 2 : to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely
▪ Courtesy makes for safer driving.
▪ Everyone made for [=headed for] the exit as soon as the show was over. ▪ After he left the office he made straight for home.
▪ Courtesy makes for safer driving.
make friends — see friend
make it 1 : to reach a particular place, goal, etc.
▪ The ship made it to port. ▪ You'll never make it that far. ▪ The climbers finally made it to the top of the mountain. ▪ Welcome to the party. I'm glad you could make it! = Welcome! I'm glad you could make it to the party! ▪ The story made it to the front page. [=the story appeared on the front page] ▪ She's finally made it onto the team. [=she finally was accepted on the team] ▪ If we hurry, we can still make it home before dark. 2 : to not fail, die, etc. : survive
▪ Many new businesses don't make it through their first year. ▪ He's very sick. The doctor doesn't think he's going to make it. 3 : to become successful
▪ It's tough to succeed in this business, but if you work hard I know you'll make it eventually. ▪ He made it big [=became very successful] in real estate. 4 chiefly US, informal : to have sex
▪ His girlfriend caught him making it with another girl.
▪ The ship made it to port. ▪ You'll never make it that far. ▪ The climbers finally made it to the top of the mountain. ▪ Welcome to the party. I'm glad you could make it! = Welcome! I'm glad you could make it to the party! ▪ The story made it to the front page. [=the story appeared on the front page] ▪ She's finally made it onto the team. [=she finally was accepted on the team] ▪ If we hurry, we can still make it home before dark.
▪ Many new businesses don't make it through their first year. ▪ He's very sick. The doctor doesn't think he's going to make it.
▪ It's tough to succeed in this business, but if you work hard I know you'll make it eventually. ▪ He made it big [=became very successful] in real estate.
▪ His girlfriend caught him making it with another girl.
make like
US, informal 1 : to pretend to be (someone or something)
▪ He made like a rooster and strutted across the stage. 2 : to act in a way that does not show your true feelings
▪ He made like [=acted like] he didn't care.
▪ He made like a rooster and strutted across the stage.
▪ He made like [=acted like] he didn't care.
make love — see 1love
make merry — see merry
make much of
: to treat (something) as very important
▪ In talking about his past, the book makes much of the influence of his brother. [=the book says that his brother's influence was very important] ▪ She tends to make far too much of her problems. ▪ You shouldn't make too much of what he said—he was only joking.
▪ In talking about his past, the book makes much of the influence of his brother. [=the book says that his brother's influence was very important] ▪ She tends to make far too much of her problems. ▪ You shouldn't make too much of what he said—he was only joking.
make nice — see nice
make of [phrasal verb] 1 make (something) of (something or someone) : to have or form an opinion about (something or someone)
▪ What do you make of this? [=what is your opinion about this?] ▪ I can't make anything of it at all. ▪ I don't know what to make of her behavior. [=I don't understand her behavior] ▪ He's a strange guy. I don't know quite what to make of him. 2 make (a day, night, etc.) of it : to continue with an enjoyable activity during all of (a day, night, etc.)
▪ Since we're going out to dinner anyway, let's make an evening of it and go to a movie afterward. 3 make something of (yourself or your life) : to become successful
▪ She has worked very hard to make something of herself. ▪ He wants to make something of his life. [=to have a successful and productive life] 4 make something of it informal : to treat something as a reason for arguing or being angry — used in speech as an angry way of telling someone that you are prepared to fight or argue about something ▪ Yes, I got home late last night. Do you want to make something of it? [=do you want to argue/fight about it?] — see also make much of (above)
▪ What do you make of this? [=what is your opinion about this?] ▪ I can't make anything of it at all. ▪ I don't know what to make of her behavior. [=I don't understand her behavior] ▪ He's a strange guy. I don't know quite what to make of him.
▪ Since we're going out to dinner anyway, let's make an evening of it and go to a movie afterward.
▪ She has worked very hard to make something of herself. ▪ He wants to make something of his life. [=to have a successful and productive life]
make off [phrasal verb] 1 chiefly Brit : to leave quickly especially in order to escape
▪ After taking the money, the thieves made off toward the main highway. 2 make off with (something) : to take or steal (something) and go away
▪ Someone broke into the office and made off with some valuable equipment.
▪ After taking the money, the thieves made off toward the main highway.
▪ Someone broke into the office and made off with some valuable equipment.
make out [phrasal verb] 1 make (something) out or make out (something) : to write down the required information on (something, such as a check)
▪ He made out a check for $100 to cover the cost of the repairs. ▪ make out [=fill out] a form ▪ The doctor will make out a prescription for you. = The doctor will make you out a prescription. ▪ She made out a shopping list before going to the grocery store. 2 make (something) out or make out (something) a : to see and identify (something)
▪ We could just make out a ship approaching through the fog.
b : to hear and understand (something)
▪ I couldn't quite make out what she said.
c : to learn or understand (something) by studying, searching, etc.
▪ I can't quite make out [=tell] whether he's drunk or sober. ▪ We're still trying to make out [=find out, figure out] what really happened. 3 make (someone) out informal : to understand the behavior of (someone) — used in negative statements ▪ I just can't make him out [=figure him out]—he's so contradictory. 4 make (someone or something) out : to describe (someone or something) in a specified and usually false way
▪ The book makes them out to be criminals. ▪ Don't make them out as worse than they are. ▪ He's not as bad as he's made out (to be). = He's not as bad as people make him out (to be). 5 informal — used to ask about or describe the success or progress of someone or something ▪ “How are you making out [=doing, getting along] in your new job?” “Just fine, thank you!” ▪ “How did the team make out yesterday?” “They won.” ▪ (US) He made out like a bandit [=he made a lot of money] when he sold the company. 6 chiefly US, informal : to kiss and touch for a long time in a sexual way
▪ She was making out [=(old-fashioned) necking] with her boyfriend.
▪ He made out a check for $100 to cover the cost of the repairs. ▪ make out [=fill out] a form ▪ The doctor will make out a prescription for you. = The doctor will make you out a prescription. ▪ She made out a shopping list before going to the grocery store.
▪ We could just make out a ship approaching through the fog.
b : to hear and understand (something)
▪ I couldn't quite make out what she said.
c : to learn or understand (something) by studying, searching, etc.
▪ I can't quite make out [=tell] whether he's drunk or sober. ▪ We're still trying to make out [=find out, figure out] what really happened.
▪ The book makes them out to be criminals. ▪ Don't make them out as worse than they are. ▪ He's not as bad as he's made out (to be). = He's not as bad as people make him out (to be).
▪ She was making out [=(old-fashioned) necking] with her boyfriend.
make over [phrasal verb] 1 make (something or someone) over or make over (something or someone) : to change the appearance of (something or someone)
▪ We made the whole house over so it looked more modern. — see also makeover 2 make (something) over or make over (something) : to give (property) to another person in an official or legal way
▪ He made the ranch/shares over to his eldest son.
▪ We made the whole house over so it looked more modern. — see also makeover
▪ He made the ranch/shares over to his eldest son.
make up [phrasal verb] 1 make (something) up or make up (something) : to create or invent (a story, a lie, etc.)
▪ He entertained the children by making up a funny story about a cat that lived on a sailboat. ▪ He made up some excuse about having problems with his car, but no one believed him. ▪ It never happened: you made it all up! ▪ He didn't have a prepared speech. He just made it up as he went along. — see also made-up 2 make (something) up or make up (something) a : to combine to produce (something)
▪ Ten chapters make up this volume. = This volume is made up [=composed] of 10 chapters.
b : to produce or create (something) by putting together different parts
▪ They're going to make up a list of requirements for us. = They're going to make us up a list of requirements.
c : to prepare (something) so that it is ready to be used
▪ I'll make up a bed for you. = I'll make you up a bed. [=I'll prepare a bed for you to sleep in]
d Brit : to supply (something) according to directions
▪ make up [=(US) fill] a prescription 3 make (something) up or make up (something) : to provide an amount of time, money, etc., that is needed
▪ The total cost of the repairs is $200. If you can pay half of that, I'll make up the rest. ▪ I'll make up the difference. ▪ I have to leave work early today, but I'll make up the time by working late tomorrow. 4 make up (someone or something) or make (someone or something) up a : to put makeup on (someone or someone's face)
▪ She made herself up for the party. ▪ Her face was heavily made up. [=there was a lot of makeup on her face] — see also made-up
b : to change the appearance of (someone or something) by using costumes, decorations, etc.
▪ The actor was made up to look like George Washington. ▪ The room was made up to look like a disco. 5 informal : to become friendly again after being angry
▪ They quarreled but later made up (with each other). ▪ He made up with his girlfriend. ▪ (chiefly Brit) She's trying to make it up with him. 6 make up for (something) : to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)
▪ He wanted to make up for [=atone for] neglecting his children by spending more time with them. ▪ She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard. ▪ What the movie lacks in plot it makes up for in special effects. 7 make up to (someone) Brit, informal + disapproving : to treat (someone) in a very friendly or helpful way in order to get something for yourself
▪ an employee who's always making up to [=(US, informal) sucking up to] the boss 8 make it up to (someone) : to do something helpful or good for (someone you have hurt or treated wrongly)
▪ He'd neglected his children and wanted to make it up to them by spending more time with them.
▪ He entertained the children by making up a funny story about a cat that lived on a sailboat. ▪ He made up some excuse about having problems with his car, but no one believed him. ▪ It never happened: you made it all up! ▪ He didn't have a prepared speech. He just made it up as he went along. — see also made-up
▪ Ten chapters make up this volume. = This volume is made up [=composed] of 10 chapters.
b : to produce or create (something) by putting together different parts
▪ They're going to make up a list of requirements for us. = They're going to make us up a list of requirements.
c : to prepare (something) so that it is ready to be used
▪ I'll make up a bed for you. = I'll make you up a bed. [=I'll prepare a bed for you to sleep in]
d Brit : to supply (something) according to directions
▪ make up [=(US) fill] a prescription
▪ The total cost of the repairs is $200. If you can pay half of that, I'll make up the rest. ▪ I'll make up the difference. ▪ I have to leave work early today, but I'll make up the time by working late tomorrow.
▪ She made herself up for the party. ▪ Her face was heavily made up. [=there was a lot of makeup on her face] — see also made-up
b : to change the appearance of (someone or something) by using costumes, decorations, etc.
▪ The actor was made up to look like George Washington. ▪ The room was made up to look like a disco.
▪ They quarreled but later made up (with each other). ▪ He made up with his girlfriend. ▪ (chiefly Brit) She's trying to make it up with him.
▪ He wanted to make up for [=atone for] neglecting his children by spending more time with them. ▪ She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard. ▪ What the movie lacks in plot it makes up for in special effects.
▪ an employee who's always making up to [=(US, informal) sucking up to] the boss
▪ He'd neglected his children and wanted to make it up to them by spending more time with them.
make up your mind — see 1mind
make your way, make way — see 1way
— see also made
