to make out
Pronunciation
/mˌeɪk ˈaʊt/
British pronunciation
/mˌeɪk ˈaʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "make out"in English

to make out
[phrase form: make]
01

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual manner

Intransitive
to make out definition and meaning
example
Examples
The couple could n't keep their hands off each other and made out on the couch all night.
They decided to make out on the beach under the moonlight.
02

to understand something, often with effort

Transitive: to make out sth
to make out definition and meaning
example
Examples
How did you make out the answer to that riddle?
I could n't quite make out the reason for her sudden behavior.
2.1

to recognize or distinguish something despite poor visibility

Transitive: to make out a shape
example
Examples
I could barely make out the words on the page.
The distant mountain was difficult to make out through the haze.
2.2

to comprehend someone's personality, intentions, or true nature

Transitive: to make out sb
example
Examples
I could n't make him out at first, but I eventually realized he's just shy.
She's a complex person, and it takes time to make her out.
2.3

to be able to hear and understand something, often when it is difficult to do so

Transitive: to make out a sound
example
Examples
He spoke so softly that I could not make out his words.
Can you make out the lyrics to this song?
03

to complete a written document with the required information

Transitive: to make out a document
to make out definition and meaning
example
Examples
The company made a check out to the vendor.
The doctor made out a prescription for pain medication.
04

to achieve or accomplish something despite having limited resources or facing challenges

Intransitive: to make out | to make out with a task or situation
example
Examples
Despite the challenges, I ’m sure you ’ll make out in the new job.
He ’s been able to make out in a tough situation by staying calm and focused.
05

to succeed or manage in a situation, often when facing difficulty or uncertainty

Intransitive: to make out in a specific manner
example
Examples
How did John make out in the job interview?
I 'm not sure how she 's making out financially after her divorce.
06

to claim or portray something as true, even if it is not

Transitive: to make out to do sth
Ditransitive: to make out oneself to do sth
example
Examples
The company is making out to be profitable, but I'm not sure that's true.
He's making himself out to be a war hero, but he's actually a fraud.
07

to present evidence or arguments in support of a claim or belief

Transitive: to make out that | to make out sth
example
Examples
The lawyer tried to make out that the defendant was innocent.
The company tried to make out that its products were superior to its competitors'.
08

to engage in sexual intercourse with someone, often in a romantic or casual manner

Intransitive
example
Examples
The friends decided to make out after a night of drinking.
They made out in the bedroom after the party.
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