Make up

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verb

To invent something, such as a story or an excuse.

She made up a story about being late.
Visual representation of "make up" - to invent something, such as a story or an excuse

Often appears as...

  • make up a story
  • make up an excuse
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Visual representation of "make up"
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Creative Excuses

Used when someone creates an untrue explanation to avoid consequences.

Illustration for Creative Excuses
He made up a reason for being late to escape punishment.
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Fiction Telling

Implies the story is completely imagined and not real.

Illustration for Fiction Telling
The children enjoyed when their grandfather made up tales of adventure.
Visual representation of the word "Make up"

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