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    makeup

    US /ˈmekˌʌp/

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    UK /'meɪkʌp/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounSubstance put on the face to make you look pretty
    I wanted to look nice for the party so I decided to put on some makeup
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe way in which something is formed or composed.
    The chemical makeup of the soil affects plant growth.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA person's character or nature.
    His honest makeup made him a trustworthy friend.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo invent or fabricate something.
    She made up an excuse for being late.
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo become friends again after a disagreement.
    They had a fight, but they made up quickly.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo compensate for something.
    He tried to make up for his mistake by apologizing.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo apply cosmetics to one's face.
    She spent an hour making herself up before the party.

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    Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!

    13:53Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!
    • Or if you're interested in figuring out ways to save money on your makeup, that video is on our newest channel Style Theory.  

      Or if you're interested in figuring out ways to save money on your makeup, that video is on our newest channel Style Theory.  

    • money on your makeup. That video is  on our newest channel Style Theory.  

      money on your makeup. That video is  on our newest channel Style Theory.  

    B1

    How the discovery of DNA changed the world – and my life | BBC Ideas

    05:55How the discovery of DNA changed the world – and my life | BBC Ideas
    • allow us to study extinct species and help doctors to treat diseases like cancer with medicine better personalised for everyone's unique genetic makeup.

      allow us to study extinct species and help doctors to treat diseases like cancer with medicine better personalised for everyone's unique genetic makeup.

    • for everyone's unique genetic makeup.

      for everyone's unique genetic makeup.

    B2

    Look Great in Photographs

    02:36Look Great in Photographs
    • If you wear makeup, remember that colors will look more intense in photos, especially on black and white film.

      If you wear makeup, remember that colors will look more intense in photos, especially on black and white film.

    B1

    Lindsay Lohan Breaks Down Her Iconic Looks From Mean Girls, Freaky Friday & More | Allure

    09:05Lindsay Lohan Breaks Down Her Iconic Looks From Mean Girls, Freaky Friday & More | Allure
    • The makeup was really important

      The makeup was really important

    • I actually wanted the eye makeup to be heavier,

      I actually wanted the eye makeup to be heavier,

    A2

    The Struggles of Having Acne

    02:01The Struggles of Having Acne
    • Don't let the makeup fool you, okay?

      Don't let the makeup fool you, okay?

    B1

    Modern Family | Haley Is Arrested and Faces Expulsion from College

    05:22Modern Family | Haley Is Arrested and Faces Expulsion from College
    • Honey, just put on something else and take down the makeup.

      Honey, just put on something else and take down the makeup.

    • Just put on something else and take down the makeup.

      Just put on something else and take down the makeup.

    A2

    Nicola Peltz Beckham: My Handbag Essentials | In The Bag

    04:08Nicola Peltz Beckham: My Handbag Essentials | In The Bag
    • This is a makeup bag my mom gave me when I was probably 10 or 12 years old that I've always kept.

      This is a makeup bag my mom gave me when I was probably 10 or 12 years old that I've always kept.

    • This is a makeup bag my mom gave me when I was probably 10 or 12 years old that I've always kept.

      This is a makeup bag my mom gave me when I was probably 10 or 12 years old that I've always kept.

    B1

    A Different Side of Taipei & Northern Taiwan: Street Food & Tea Farm ??

    23:34A Different Side of Taipei & Northern Taiwan: Street Food & Tea Farm ??
    • Oh my god, I have makeup on.

      Oh my god, I have makeup on.

    • Rub it on your eyes." Oh my God, I have makeup on.

      Rub it on your eyes." Oh my God, I have makeup on.

    B1

    Selena Gomez, benny blanco, Gracie Abrams - Call Me When You Break Up (Lyrics)

    02:07Selena Gomez, benny blanco, Gracie Abrams - Call Me When You Break Up (Lyrics)
    • We'd talk about forever when I'm taking off my makeup. Call me when you break up.

      We'd talk about forever when I'm taking off my makeup. Call me when you break up.

    • We'd talk about forever when I'm taking off my makeup.

      We'd talk about forever when I'm taking off my makeup.

    A2

    Day in the life of a nurse in 2024 | 12 hour shift

    10:36Day in the life of a nurse in 2024 | 12 hour shift
    • I would say 99% of the times I show up to work with no makeup, but today we're feeling like a different person.

      I would say 99% of the times I show up to work with no makeup, but today we're feeling like a different person.

    • I would say 99% of the times I show up to work with no makeup,

      I would say 99% of the times I show up to work with no makeup,

    B1