Concoct a tale to restore peace (4,2)

I believe the answer is:

make up

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'concoct' is the definition.
(I know that concoct is a more specific form of the action make up)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for make up that I've seen before include "Compose - cosmetics" , "Slap" , "Invent" , "Bury the hatchet" , "Prepare" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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