make

Definitions

1. verb

   To build or create something.

   Examples

   • We made a bird feeder for our yard.
   • She makes beautiful dresses.
   ≈fabricate≈artifice≈assemble≈betimber≈build +19 more
2. verb

   To write or compose something.

   Examples

   • I made a poem for her wedding.
   • He made a will.
3. verb

   To cause something to happen.

   Examples

   • Don't make trouble.
   • The noise made me jump.
4. verb

   To create the world, in religious writing.

   Examples

   • God made the earth and the heavens.
   • They believe a higher power made the world.
5. verb

   To prepare food or a meal.

   Examples

   • I'm making cereal for breakfast. Who wants some?
   • She is making dinner for the whole family tonight.
6. verb

   To act in a certain way.

   Examples

   • He made like a deer caught in the headlights.
   • They made nice together, as if the fight never happened.
7. verb

   To help bring about a result, used with for.

   Examples

   • Good manners make for a happy home.
   • Follow the things that make for peace.
8. verb

   To be or form something.

   Examples

   • They make a cute couple.
   • This makes the third mistake today.
9. verb

   To add up to a number.

   Examples

   • Two and four make six.
   • These numbers make a hundred.
10. verb

    To understand something in a certain way, used in make of.

    Examples

    • I don't know what to make of it.
    • They couldn't make anything of the sign.