make-up

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makeup definition

make·up or make-up make′·-up′ (-up′)

noun

  1. the way in which something is put together; composition; construction
  2. nature; disposition; constitution to have a stolid makeup
    1. the way in which an actor is made up for a role, as with a costume, wig, greasepaint, powder, etc.
    2. the costumes, wigs, greasepaint, etc. so used
    1. cosmetics generally; rouge, lipstick, mascara, etc.
    2. the way in which these are applied or worn
  5. the arrangement of type, illustrations, etc. in a book, newspaper, page, etc.
  6. ☆ Informal a special test that a student takes to make up for a test missed or failed

adjective

of or for making up

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make up

v.

  1. To compose

    compound, combine, mingle; see join 1, mix 1.

  2. To constitute

    comprise, include, consist of; see compose 1.

  3. To invent

    fabricate, devise, fashion; see compose 3, create 2, invent 1, 2.

  4. To provide

    furnish, fill, supply; see provide 1.

  5. To reconcile

    conciliate, pacify, accommodate; see reconcile 2.

  6. To apply cosmetics

    powder, rouge, beautify, do up*.


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