| Phrasal Verb |
Definition |
Example |
| make * out |
decipher |
I can't make out your handwriting. What does this say? |
| make * out + |
write a check or other document |
Who should I make this check out to? |
| make out |
succeed |
He really made out in the stock market last year. |
| make out |
progress |
How is your son making out in his new job? |
| make out |
kiss passionately |
I saw Benno and Isabelle making out in the movie theater last night! |
| make out with + |
kiss someone passionately |
Did you make out with Sally? |
| make * over |
do again |
The teacher made me do my homework over. |
| make * up + |
invent ( a story) |
Don't believe anything she says. She always makes things up. |
| make * up + |
complete what was missed |
Fortunately, my professor let me make up the exam I missed
yesterday. |
| make * up + |
put on cosmetics |
I takes me 10 minutes to make my face up. |
| make up |
reconcile |
You two have been friends for so long that I think you should make
up. |
| make up for + |
compensate for |
Allen made up for being late by getting me flowers. |
| mix * up + |
confuse |
I sometimes mix the verb tenses up. |
| mix * up + |
blend |
We need to mix up these different kinds of nuts before we put them
in a bowl. |
| mix * up + |
make lively (a party) |
Let's mix up this party with a little disco music. |