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PATCH UP

(verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Patch Up.

Patch Up - as a verb

Mend by putting a patch on

Example: "Patch a hole"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patch12

Come to terms

Example: "After some discussion we finally made up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conciliate14reconcile13settle6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agree6concord12concur10hold8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"We need to patch up the hole in the ceiling."
"I could patch up that old jacket for you."
"They tried to patch up their relationship after the argument."
"The mechanic will patch up the car's engine."
"Let's patch up the cracks in the wall before painting."
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