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125 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 make /ˈmeɪk/ verb
makes; made /ˈmeɪd/ ; making
1 make
/ˈmeɪk/
verb
makes; made /ˈmeɪd/ ; making
Britannica Dictionary definition of MAKE
[+ object]
: to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort
often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something
often followed by of to describe the material that forms something
often followed by from to describe the source of a product
: to use (something) to create a product + into
[+ object] : to cause (something) to exist, happen, or appear
[+ object] : to create or write (something) in an official or legal way
[+ object] : to produce, direct, or act in (something, such as a movie)
[+ object] : to cause (something or someone) to be changed in a specified way
[+ object] : to cause (something or someone) to have a specified quality, feeling, etc.
◊ To make yourself useful means to do something useful.
◊ To make yourself heard/understood (etc.) means to do what is necessary to be sure that people hear you, understand you, etc.
[+ object] : to cause (something) to be or become something
[+ object]
: to cause (someone) to do something
: to force (someone) to do something
[+ object] : to give a particular job, title, status, etc., to (someone)
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[+ object] : to perform (a particular action)
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[+ object] : to form (a plan) in your mind
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[+ object] : to arrange the blankets and sheets on (a bed) so that the mattress is covered
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[+ object] : to prepare (food or drink)
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[linking verb] used to indicate a total
[+ object] : to be equal to (an amount)
[+ object] : to calculate (an amount, total, etc.)
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[+ object] : to be used to produce (something)
[linking verb] : to be suited for use as (something)
[linking verb] : to be or become (something)
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[+ object] : to arrive at (a place)
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[+ object] : to earn or gain (money, a profit, etc.)
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[+ object]
: to be accepted as a member of (a group, team, etc.)
: to appear on or in (a newspaper, a headline, etc.)
chiefly US : to be promoted to (a level or rank)
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[+ object] sports
: to succeed in doing (something that you attempt)
opposite miss
: to produce (a particular score)
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[+ object]
: to not be too late for (something)
opposite miss
: to reach or go to (a place)
: to succeed in reaching or going to (something)
opposite miss
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[+ object] : to act in a way that causes someone to be your friend, enemy, etc.
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[+ object] : to cause the success of (someone or something)
see also make-or-break
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[+ object] : to cause (something) to be enjoyable, attractive, etc.
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[no object] old-fashioned + literary : to seem to begin an action

make a face

see 1face

make away with

[phrasal verb]
make away with (something) literary
: to steal and take away (something)

make believe

see believe

make do

: to proceed or do what you can with the things that you have even though you do not have what you want
often + with
often + without

make eyes at

see 1eye

make for

[phrasal verb]
make for (something)
: to go toward (a place) quickly
: to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely

make friends

see friend

make it

: to reach a particular place, goal, etc.
: to not fail, die, etc. : survive
: to become successful
chiefly US, informal : to have sex

make like

US, informal
: to pretend to be (someone or something)
: to act in a way that does not show your true feelings

make love

see 1love

make merry

see merry

make much of

: to treat (something) as very important

make nice

see nice

make of

[phrasal verb]
make (something) of (something or someone) : to have or form an opinion about (something or someone)
make (a day, night, etc.) of it : to continue with an enjoyable activity during all of (a day, night, etc.)
make something of (yourself or your life) : to become successful
make something of it informal : to treat something as a reason for arguing or being angry used in speech as an angry way of telling someone that you are prepared to fight or argue about something
see also make much of (above)

make off

[phrasal verb]
chiefly British : to leave quickly especially in order to escape
make off with (something) : to take or steal (something) and go away

make out

[phrasal verb]
make (something) out or make out (something) : to write down the required information on (something, such as a check)
make (something) out or make out (something)
: to see and identify (something)
: to hear and understand (something)
: to learn or understand (something) by studying, searching, etc.
make (someone) out informal : to understand the behavior of (someone) used in negative statements
make (someone or something) out : to describe (someone or something) in a specified and usually false way
informal used to ask about or describe the success or progress of someone or something
chiefly US, informal : to kiss and touch for a long time in a sexual way

make over

[phrasal verb]
make (something or someone) over or make over (something or someone) : to change the appearance of (something or someone)
see also makeover
make (something) over or make over (something) : to give (property) to another person in an official or legal way

make up

[phrasal verb]
make (something) up or make up (something) : to create or invent (a story, a lie, etc.)
see also made-up
make (something) up or make up (something)
: to combine to produce (something)
: to produce or create (something) by putting together different parts
: to prepare (something) so that it is ready to be used
British : to supply (something) according to directions
make (something) up or make up (something) : to provide an amount of time, money, etc., that is needed
make up (someone or something) or make (someone or something) up
: to put makeup on (someone or someone's face)
see also made-up
: to change the appearance of (someone or something) by using costumes, decorations, etc.
informal : to become friendly again after being angry
make up for (something) : to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)
make up to (someone) British, informal + disapproving : to treat (someone) in a very friendly or helpful way in order to get something for yourself
make it up to (someone) : to do something helpful or good for (someone you have hurt or treated wrongly)

make up your mind

see 1mind

make your way, make way

see 1way
see also made
2 make /ˈmeɪk/ noun
plural makes
2 make
/ˈmeɪk/
noun
plural makes
Britannica Dictionary definition of MAKE
[count]
: a group of products that are all made by a particular company and given a particular name

on the make

informal + often disapproving
: trying to get more money or power
: trying to get sex