- facial cosmetics, as eye shadow or lipstick.
- cosmetics used on other parts of the body, as to cover birthmarks.
- the application of cosmetics.
- the ensemble or effect created by such application: Her makeup was subtle but very effective.
- the total ensemble of cosmetics, wigs, costumes, etc., used by an actor or other performer.
- the manner of being made up or put together; composition: the makeup of a team; the makeup of a situation.
- physical or mental constitution: the makeup of a criminal.
- the art, technique, or process of arranging or laying out, as pages in a publication.
- the appearance of a page, book, newspaper, or the like, resulting from the arrangement and the variation in size and style of the printed elements: The makeup would be helped by a picture in this corner.
- the arrangement of set type, cuts, etc., into columns or pages.
- an examination, assignment, or the like, given to offset a student's previous absence or failure.
- an amount owed; balance.
- cosmetics, such as powder, lipstick, etc, applied to the face to improve its appearance
- the cosmetics, false hair, etc, used by an actor to highlight his features or adapt his appearance
- the art or result of applying such cosmetics
- the manner of arrangement of the parts or qualities of someone or something
- the arrangement of type matter and illustrations on a page or in a book
- mental or physical constitution
- to form or constitute
- to devise, construct, or compose, sometimes with the intent to deceive
- to supply what is lacking or deficient in; complete
- to put in order, arrange, or prepare
- to compensate or atone (for)
- to settle (differences) amicably (often in the phrase make it up)
- to apply cosmetics to (the face) to enhance one's appearance or so as to alter the appearance for a theatrical role
- to assemble (type and illustrations) into (columns or pages)
- to surface (a road) with asphalt, concrete, etc
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- to set in order and balance (accounts)
- to draw up (accounting statements)
- to decide (about something or to do something)
- make up to informal
- to make friendly overtures to
- to flirt with
