Meaning
invent; constitute; reconcile; apply cosmetics; compensate for
Primary Function
transitive intransitive phrasal verb of creation, composition, reconciliation
Communicative Purpose
fabricating story, forming a whole, ending a quarrel
Pattern
make up
Core Structure
make up
Função primária
transitive intransitive phrasal verb of creation, composition, reconciliation
Propósito comunicativo
fabricating story, forming a whole, ending a quarrel
Situações de gatilho
storytelling, statistics, beauty, relationships, compensation
Contextos
everyday, professional, academic
Padrão
make up
Estrutura central
make up
Slots de substituição
a story, an excuse, lost time, makeup, a person (in “make up with” sense)
Colocados típicos
- story
- excuse
- lost ground
- makeup
Substituições comuns
- invent
- constitute
- compensate
- reconcile
Erros comuns
confusion between “made of” and “made up of” (precise composition)
Similar / contraste
make out (discern/kiss), make for (head toward)
Interferências
multiple meanings heavy – context crucial; “make up your mind” is different
Família do chunk
- makeup (noun)
- make-up artist
Nuance
“let’s make up” is informal reconciliation; “the jury is made up of” is formal composition
Efeito pragmático
variable
Dica de memória
fabricated excuse
Nota
This phrasal verb has multiple meanings and uses, so context is crucial for accurate comprehension and usage. It can be separable or intransitive, and its meaning varies significantly based on the context and collocations.
Upgrade path
make up for lost time
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