makes up

verb

Definition of makes upnext
present tense third-person singular of make up
1
as in comprises
to be all the substance of the book is made up of 20 chapters

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2
as in devises
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project

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3
as in builds
to form by putting together parts or materials we'll have to make up the bookcase, which came in a box marked "some assembly required"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes up
  1. comprises
  2. builds
  3. constitutes
  4. makes
  5. assembles
  6. creates
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  • Additionally, it was found that food comprises 12% of total healthcare sector greenhouse gas emissions.
    Molly Matthews, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The anthology comprises four shorts—The Group, Motherland, Don’t Panic, and A Piece of Heaven—each exploring how the events of the last five years have reshaped lives and the collective psyche of Lebanon.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of comprises
Verb
  • OnX gathers that data and builds layers of graphics that show exactly where app users should avoid and displays it on a phone or tablet on the onX Backcountry, onX Offroad, and onX Hunt apps.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Engaging directly with your audience through comments and messages builds community and fosters trust, amplifying your reach organically without the need for extensive resources.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of builds
Verb
  • Nothing provided on this site constitutes tax advice.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But leveraging blockchain technology, an NFT constitutes a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of digital content or artwork.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of constitutes
Verb
  • The 100 Club of Arizona, a nonprofit, makes a $20,000 one-time payment after a line-of-duty death.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The weapon itself is secondary and is only really a tool that makes the sniper’s job easier.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of makes
Verb
  • One produces ultra-low carbon fuels, made from waste carbon dioxide and renewable power; another assembles carbon removal credits.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The firm produces and assembles Apple products, including about two out of every three iPhones.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of assembles
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  • Connection enhances collaboration and creates a more supportive work environment.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creates
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