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单词 make for something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to head towards
He rose from his seat and made for the door.
Synonyms
head for
aim for
head towards
set out for
be bound for
make a beeline for
steer (a course) for
proceed towards
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to help bring about
A happy parent makes for a happy child.
Synonyms
contribute to
produce
They challenged him to produce evidence to support his allegations.
further
Education needn't only be about furthering your career.
forward
He forwarded their cause with courage, skill and humour.
advance
He was busy advancing other people's work.
promote
His country will do everything possible to promote peace.
foster
They are keen to foster trading links with the West.
facilitate
The new airport will facilitate the development of tourism.
be conducive to
See make

Additional synonyms

in the sense of advance
Definition
to further a cause
He was busy advancing other people's work.
Synonyms
promote,
help,
further,
aid,
forward,
champion,
push,
encourage,
assist,
plug (informal),
pave the way for,
hasten,
patronize,
succour,
lend support to
in the sense of facilitate
Definition
to make easier the progress of
The new airport will facilitate the development of tourism.
Synonyms
further,
help,
forward,
promote,
ease,
speed up,
pave the way for,
fast-track,
make easy,
expedite,
oil the wheels of,
smooth the path of,
assist the progress of
in the sense of forward
Definition
to advance or promote
He forwarded their cause with courage, skill and humour.
Synonyms
further,
back,
help,
support,
aid,
encourage,
speed,
advance,
favour,
promote,
foster,
assist,
hurry,
hasten,
expedite,
fwd

Nearby words of
make for something

  • make do
  • make ends meet
  • make for someone
  • make for something
  • make fun of something or someone
  • make good
  • make good on something

Related terms of
make for something

  • make up for something
  • make a pitch for something
  • make allowances for something

Synonyms of 'make for something'

make for something

Additional synonyms

in the sense of foster
Definition
to promote the growth or development of
They are keen to foster trading links with the West.
Synonyms
develop,
support,
further,
encourage,
feed,
promote,
stimulate,
uphold,
nurture,
cultivate,
foment
in the sense of further
Definition
to assist the progress of (something)
Education needn't only be about furthering your career.
Synonyms
promote,
help,
develop,
aid,
forward,
champion,
push,
encourage,
speed,
advance,
work for,
foster,
contribute to,
assist,
plug (informal),
facilitate,
pave the way for,
hasten,
fast-track,
patronize,
expedite,
succour,
lend support to
in the sense of produce
They challenged him to produce evidence to support his allegations.
Synonyms
show,
provide,
present,
advance,
demonstrate,
offer,
come up with,
exhibit,
put forward,
furnish,
bring forward,
set forth,
bring to light
in the sense of promote
Definition
to work for
His country will do everything possible to promote peace.
Synonyms
help,
back,
support,
further,
develop,
aid,
forward,
champion,
encourage,
advance,
work for,
urge,
boost,
recommend,
sponsor,
foster,
contribute to,
assist,
advocate,
stimulate,
endorse,
prescribe,
speak for,
nurture,
push for,
espouse,
popularize,
gee up
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