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to make something (out) of something
to make something (out) of something
01
to manage to make something by assembling different parts or raw materials together
Examples
For generations, people have made furniture out of what was available.
to make something (out) of somebody or something
01
to change someone or something into a completely different person or thing
Examples
The Olympics can make sporting heroes out of previously little-known athletes.
to make of
[phrase form: make]
01
to form an opinion or interpretation about something
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
of
Base verb
make
Present tense
make of
3rd person singular
makes of
Present participle
making of
Past simple
made of
Past participle
made of
Examples
After analyzing the evidence, what do you make of the mysterious occurrence?
02
to consider or react to something in a particular way
Examples
It took him an hour to walk to the station but he made nothing of it.
03
to form an opinion or judgment about a person based on what one sees or hears
Examples
She did not know what to make of him at first.
