make
make
meɪk
meik
British pronunciation
/meɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "make"in English

to make
[past form: made]
01

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Transitive: to make sth
to make definition and meaning
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The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.
1.1

to compose, formulate, or prepare something abstract or written

Transitive: to make sth
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The poet spent hours to make a heartfelt poem for her friend's birthday.
1.2

to prepare or cook something

Transitive: to make food
to make definition and meaning
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The chef will make a delicious pasta dish using fresh ingredients.
02

to lead to a certain outcome, whether intentionally or unintentionally

Transitive: to make an outcome
to make definition and meaning
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Her comments can make confusion in the team.
2.1

to cause someone or something to display or possess a specific quality, emotion, or state

Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth [adj]
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His encouraging words made the team more confident.
2.2

to contribute significantly to the completeness or success of someone or something

Transitive: to make sb/sth
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A strong thesis statement can make an essay.
2.3

to force someone or something to do something

Ditransitive: to make sb do sth
to make definition and meaning
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The bad weather made us cancel our outdoor plans.
2.4

to choose or appoint someone to a specific position or role

Complex Transitive: to make sb holder of a position
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The committee decided to make him the chairman due to his experience and leadership skills.
2.5

to represent someone or something in a particular way

Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth [adj] | to make sb/sth do sth
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The artist tried to make the landscape look serene and peaceful in her painting.
03

to gain or earn money, as by doing business

Transitive: to make a sum of money
to make definition and meaning
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She makes $75,000 a year from her graphic design business.
04

to arrive at a place or event

Transitive: to make a place
to make definition and meaning
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She had to make the party a bit late due to prior commitments.
05

to cause someone do something particular

Ditransitive: to make sb do sth
to make definition and meaning
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The funny movie always makes me laugh uncontrollably.
06

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

Transitive: to make sth
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She had to make a decision about which college to attend.
07

to suit the requirements or characteristics of something particular

Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth sb/sth | to make sb/sth [adj]
Linking Verb: to make sb/sth
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With her patience and knowledge, she would make a fantastic mentor.
08

to add up to a specific quantity or total

Linking Verb: to make a quantity or total
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The total expenses make $ 500 for the month.
8.1

to guess or calculate a specific value or result

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What temperature do you make it in the room?
09

to try to persuade a particular person to consent to have sexual intercourse with one

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
Transitive: to make sb
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He could n't help but wonder if he would ever succeed in making Kate, as he had been trying for two years now.
10

(in bridge, whist, or other similar card games) to successfully fulfill their contract by taking the required number of tricks

Transitive: to make a contract
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Despite challenging circumstances, the skilled player managed to make the contract by taking all the necessary tricks.
11

to achieve a specific score or result in a sports game

Transitive: to make a score or result
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The team made 45 points in the first quarter of the basketball game.
12

to succeed in reaching a particular status, position, or achievement

Transitive: to make a position or rank
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Despite numerous attempts, she could n't make the top three in the competition.
13

to count to a particular total

Linking Verb: to make a particular total
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She canceled plans again, That makes the fourth time this month!
14

to perform or act in a movie, play, or similar production

Transitive: to make a movie or similar production
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Tom Hanks has made many films, including " Forrest Gump " and " Saving Private Ryan. "
15

to produce a visible effect by breaking, tearing, hitting, or removing material

Transitive: to make a mark or cut in sth | to make a mark or cut on sth
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The hammer made a crack in the wall as he tried to hang the painting.
16

to turn into a particular type of person or thing

Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth [adj] | to make sth sth
Transitive: to make sth
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Do n't make a habit out of being late.
17

to feature in a publication or news coverage

Transitive: to make a publication or news coverage
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The scandal made the evening news, sparking a public outcry.
18

(in sports) to successfully accomplish a specific action

Transitive: to make sth
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After a failed attempt, the striker made the penalty kick on the second try.
19

to form or constitute a pair or group with a particular characteristic or quality

Transitive: to make a pair or group
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They made an incredible team on the basketball court.
20

to appear to start an action

Transitive: to make to do sth
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He made to leave the room, but then hesitated.
21

to act or behave in a particular manner

Transitive: to make to do sth
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She made as if she was interested in his story, but I could tell she was bored.
22

to decide specific arrangement or time

Ditransitive: to make an activity or event a particular time
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We need to schedule the meeting; let's make it 2:00 PM tomorrow.
23

to cause something or someone to be changed in a specified way

Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth sth
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We were going to order pizza for the party, but someone suggested to make it a potluck dinner instead.
24

to mix up a deck of cards thoroughly before dealing them in a card game

Transitive: to make a deck of cards
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After each round, the dealer would make the cards to ensure a fair game.
25

to change or shape something to transform it into something else

Transitive: to make sth
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Can you make a paper airplane for me with this sheet of paper?
26

to act like something or someone

Transitive: to make sb/sth | to make like sb/sth
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At the costume party, she decided to make like a pirate, complete with an eye patch and a wooden leg.
27

to consider someone or something in a particular way

Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth as sb/sth | to make sb/sth into sb/sth
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Do n't make her as just another employee; she's a key contributor to the team's success.
28

to translate a text from one language into another

Complex Transitive: to make sth [adj]
Old useOld use
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She made the philosophical treaties Chinese, aiming to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.
29

to close doors, windows, or entrances

Transitive: to make an entrance
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As a safety measure, make sure to make the windows and doors securely before leaving the house.
30

(of the tide) to start coming in or going out

Intransitive
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As the sun set, the tide began to make, signaling the start of the incoming waves.
Make
01

the act of mixing cards haphazardly

make definition and meaning
02

the manufacturer or brand of a vehicle

What is a "make"?

A make refers to the brand or company that manufactures a product, particularly vehicles, appliances, or other equipment. It identifies who created or produced the item. For instance, the make of a car could be Toyota, Honda, or Ford, distinguishing the company responsible for its design and production. The term helps to classify and identify the origin of an item, especially when comparing different brands or models.

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The make of the car was displayed prominently on the grille.
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