Word: make Word origin: Old English macian, of West Germanic origin, from a base meaning ‘fitting’; related to match1. Phonetic: meɪk Listen:
form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances; create. Example: my grandmother made a dress for me
cause (something) to exist or come about; bring about. Example: the drips had made a pool on the floor
compel (someone) to do something. Example: she bought me a brandy and made me drink it
constitute; amount to. Example: they made an unusual duo
gain or earn (money or profit). Example: he'd made a lot of money out of hardware
manage to arrive at (a place) within a specified time or catch (a train or other form of transport). Example: we've got a lot to do if you're going to make the shuttle
prepare to go in a particular direction. Example: he struggled to his feet and made towards the car
induce (someone) to have sex with one. Example: he had been trying to make Cynthia for two years now
(in bridge, whist, etc.) win (a trick).
(of the tide) begin to flow or ebb.
the manufacturer or trade name of a product. Example: the make, model, and year of his car
the making of electrical contact.
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