单词 | make for something |
释义 | 1 (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 2 (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 Additional synonymsin 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 |
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