make

/mˈe‌ɪk/

/ˈmeɪk/

[verb] [noun]

to make

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[past form: made]

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

synonyms : create

produce

1.1

to prepare or cook something

synonyms : cook

fix

prepare

ready

1.2

to change a particular thing in a way that it forms another thing

1.3

to compose, formulate, or prepare something abstract or written

synonyms : draw

to cause something to exist or appear

synonyms : cause

2.1

to cause someone or something to be, become, do, or appear as

synonyms : cause

2.2

to represent someone or something in a particular way

2.3

to force or oblige someone or something to do something

2.4

to elect someone as something or to appoint them to a particular job or role

synonyms : name

nominate

2.5

to cause someone or something to be successful

to gain or earn money, as by doing business

synonyms : bring in

to arrive at a place or reach a particular position

synonyms : arrive at

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

to be suitable for something; to be likely to serve as or develop into something

to amount or add up to; to bring up the total of something to

7.1

to calculate or consider something to be

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

synonyms : score

seduce

to successfully fulfill their contract by taking the required number of tricks

Make

[NOUN]

the act of mixing cards haphazardly

synonyms : shuffle

shuffling

a recognizable kind

synonyms : brand

Examples

1. Fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce make a delicious salad.

2. Opportunity makes a thief.

3. My grandmother made a dress for me.

4. The stone made a dent in the roof of the car.

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