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''To constitute, to compose.''

To constitute the components of a whole.

(compensate) ''To compensate, to fill in, to catch up.''

To compensate for (a deficiency, defect, etc.); to supply (something missing).

To compensate ((for)).

''To invent, to imagine, to concoct''

To invent or fabricate (a story, claim, etc.).

''To assemble, to prepare.''

To compile or draw up (a list, document, etc.).

To put together (a substance, material, garment, medicine, etc.) into a specific form; to assemble.

(reflexive) To prepare (someone) for a theatrical performance by means of costume, cosmetics, etc.

''To apply cosmetics.''

(reflexive) To apply cosmetics or makeup to (a face, facial feature).

''To make peace, to settle a dispute.''

To resolve or settle an argument, dispute, conflict, or fight (e.g., (with) someone).

''To arrange, to advance.''

(obsolete) To arrange (a marriage); to organise (a treaty).

To draw near (to), approach (to).

To make social or romantic advances (to); to pay court (to).

''To build, to complete.''

(obsolete) To build, construct (a tower, city, etc.).

(obsolete) To build up (a bank, wall, etc.) where it has fallen away; to repair.

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