have made

have (something) made

To hire someone to make or prepare something specially for one. She must have had a fancy gown like that made for the gala.See also: have, made

have something made

to hire someone to make something. Isn't it a lovely coat? I had to have it made because I couldn't find one I liked in a store. We had the cake made at the bakery. Our oven isn't big enough for a cake that size.See also: have, made