make up vs catch up with

make up and catch up with both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
make up	No	No	Yes	No
catch up with	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, make up and catch up with are synonyms defined as:

make up and catch up with: make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point

make up (verb)	catch up with (verb)
apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier	catch up with and possibly overtake
put in order or neaten	make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point
come to terms
concoct something artificial or untrue
devise or compose
do or give something to somebody in return
make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point
form or compose
adjust for