Verb
1. form or compose;
"This money is my only income""The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance""These constitute my entire belonging""The children made up the chorus""This sum represents my entire income for a year""These few men comprise his entire army"2. create and charge with a task or function;
"nominate a committee"3. to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting";
"The branches made a roof""This makes a fine introduction"4. set up or lay the groundwork for;
"establish a new department"