make up vs even out

make up and even out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
make up	No	No	Yes	No
even out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, make up and even out are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of make up include compensate, correct, counterbalance, even off, even up.

make up (verb)	even out (verb)
apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier	make even or more even
put in order or neaten	become even or more even
come to terms	make level or straight
concoct something artificial or untrue	adjust for
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