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Meaning of making up
The primary meaning of "making up" refers to the act of inventing or fabricating something, such as a story, excuse, or idea.
Etymology of making up
The phrase "making up" originated in the 15th century, derived from the Old English words "macian" meaning "to make" and "up" meaning "to complete" or "to finish"
Historically, the phrase has been used in various contexts, including literature, drama, and everyday conversation, to describe the act of creating or inventing something
Synonyms
inventing
fabricating
creating
concocting
devising
imagining
pretending
feigning
faking
forging
constructing
building
forming
generating
producing
composing
compiling
designing
planning
originating
initiating
starting
founding
establishing
instituting
beginning
commencing
originating
improvising
ad-libbing
extemporizing
making believe
playing make-believe
fantasizing
daydreaming
envisioning
conceptualizing
visualizing.
Definitions
- To invent or fabricate something, such as a story or excuse
- To compensate or pay for something, such as a debt or mistake
- To reconcile or resolve a disagreement or conflict
- To apply cosmetics or makeup to someone's face
Usage Examples
- She was making up a story to explain her tardiness
- The couple made up after a long and bitter argument
- The actor was making up his lines as he went along
- She spent hours making up her face for the party
Antonyms
telling the truth
being honest
revealing
disclosing
confessing
admitting
acknowledging
owning up
coming clean
being sincere
being genuine
being authentic
being realistic
being factual
being accurate
being truthful
being frank
being candid
being open
being transparent
being straightforward.