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make /meɪk /verb (pastand past participle made /meɪd/) [with object]1Form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances; create: my grandmother made a dress for me cricket bats are made of willow...- His famous vacuum cleaner is made from clear plastic, allowing the owner to see all of the working parts.
- He was making something out of a piece of scrap wood.
- The remaining aircraft will be brought back into service as new hubs are made.
Synonyms construct, build, assemble, put together, manufacture, produce, fabricate, create, form, fashion, model, mould, shape, forge, bring into existence 1.1 ( make something into) Alter something so that it forms (something else): buffalo’s milk can be made into cheese...- He admits that the theatre production has precipitated a renewed interest in making the complex story into a film.
- All the raw materials go to the liver and the liver makes use of those and makes them into proteins.
- We would like the public to see how the milk is produced, what different things it can be made into.
1.2Compose or draw up (something written or abstract): make a list of all the points you can think of...- Congress, under the Constitution, is the body that makes laws and regulations governing the armed forces.
- She had to pose for photographs and drawings were made from the pictures.
- The chosen man was instructed to make a will and briefed on how he would die.
Synonyms formulate, draw up, write, frame, draft, form, enact, pass, lay down, establish, institute, found, originate 1.3Prepare (a dish, drink, or meal): she was making lunch for Lucy and Francis [with two objects]: I’ll make us both a cup of tea...- We set up our trusty camp-cooker in the empty kitchen and made coffee which we drank outside.
- He got fruit ready for my lunch and made my breakfast.
- I find the flesh of the sweet potato makes a lovely smooth gnocchi so I often make this dish for supper.
Synonyms prepare, get ready, put together, concoct, cook, dish up, throw together, whip up, brew British informabal mash North American informal fix 1.4Arrange bedclothes tidily on (a bed) ready for use: after breakfast you’d have until 8.25 to make your bed...- She made the bed over again, turning the sheets and pillowcases inside out and fluffing the pillows.
- According the comments, I don't know how to make a bed properly.
- She used to have to make 18 beds every morning.
1.5Arrange and light materials for (a fire).Dad used to make a big deal about getting the fireworks, while Chris and I made a bonfire....- Some years ago I met up with an estate agent who loved making fires.
- They left the car by the side of the road, and ventured a bit into the forest, where they made a fire.
1.6 Electronics Complete or close (a circuit).We connect components together with wires or copper tracks to make circuits, but it's the components that do all the work. 2Cause (something) to exist or come about; bring about: the drips had made a pool on the floor...- Brian went to hand the comic back but then brought his other hand up and made a small tear on the front cover.
- He kicked a car once and made a dent.
- If you've only got a few leaves then you can sling them in a bin bag, make a few air holes in it, tie up the top and leave it for a year or so.
2.1 [with object and complement or infinitive] Cause to become or seem: decorative features make brickwork more interesting the best way to disarm your critics is to make them laugh...- One of the steps in making my flat ready for sale is the redecoration of the entire place.
- The strong cast is what makes this sometimes mediocre material work as well as it does.
- This is not the kind of speech to make a deeply unpopular leader any more popular.
2.2Carry out, perform, or produce (a specified action or sound): anyone can make a mistake...- A spokesman said the changes had been made after the company had taken on board comments at a public meeting about the original proposals.
- Officers made one arrest and a dog-handling unit was brought in to assist the hunt for others.
- Paul makes a long boring speech, telling everyone to side with commercial development.
Synonyms cause, create, give rise to, produce, bring about, generate, engender, occasion, effect, set up, establish, institute, found, develop, originate, frame literary beget perform, execute, give, do, accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry out, effect, practise, engage in, commit, act, prosecute perpetrate, commit, be responsible for, be guilty of, be to blame for; blunder, err, trip up, put a foot wrong, nod, miscalculate informal slip up, bloop, make a boo-boo, blow it, foul up, goof (up) British informal boob, drop a clanger North American informal screw up, drop the ball 2.3(In soccer) enable a teammate to score (a goal) by one’s play.He is exceptional at long balls, crossing and at free kicks and has made goals from all over the park for united....- I made a goal and if I had scored it would have been the icing on the cake for me on my debut.
- He is a defender, he is a midfielder but he is also an attacker - a winger who makes and scores goals.
2.4Communicate or express (an idea, request, or requirement): there are two more points to make [with two objects]: make him an offer he can’t refuse...- Two senators have complained that you made derogatory remarks about them, and they're asking that you tone it down.
- If the parties are unable to agree on costs, written submissions may be made to me.
- How kind of you to take the trouble to write and make such a tempting invite.
2.5 archaic Enter into a contract of (marriage): as many sailors do, he made a foolish marriage...- For this is a marriage made in heaven which will surely end in an ugly, emotional divorce.
- We want our marriage to be recognised as a marriage - just like any other marriage made in Canada.
- If body language was anything to go by, this was indeed a marriage made in heaven.
2.6 [with object and complement] Appoint or designate (someone) to a position: he was made a fellow of the Royal Institute...- He became a prominent supporter of Abraham Lincoln, was made a general in the Civil War, and later became a US senator.
- Henry II appointed him chancellor and made him his intimate friend and companion.
- King George V made her a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1925.
Synonyms appoint, designate, name, nominate, select, elect, vote in, install, place, post; induct, institute, invest, ordain, assign, cast as; detail, draft, engage, hire, employ, recruit, retain, enrol, enlist, sign up 2.7 [with object and complement] Represent or cause to appear in a specified way: the issue price makes them good value...- You have to call it that now so you can identify with it, but it's just old ideas made new again.
- We come through thinking that going out drinking makes you a big man.
- Shut up, buddy: alcohol makes everything better, even pop punk.
2.8Cause to be successful: the work which made Wordsworth’s reputation...- You have time still, but you have become old enough for reputations to be made.
- A hearty soup with lots of vegetables, some rice or pasta and a little protein can make a meal.
- But it wasn't the flashy rookies who made the show - it was the wily veterans.
3 [with object and infinitive] Compel (someone) to do something: she bought me a brandy and made me drink it...- When a certain group tried to make us give into pressure, they were chased away by the ones in power.
- He directed me to get out of the car and made me walk a straight line.
- His mother Jacqueline resorted to emotional blackmail to try to make him stop.
Synonyms force, compel, coerce, press, drive, pressure, pressurize, oblige, require; have someone do something, prevail on, dragoon, bludgeon, strong-arm, impel, constrain, urge, will, steamroller, browbeat, intimidate, use strong-arm tactics on, bully, hector, blackmail informal railroad, bulldoze, put the heat on, put the screws on, turn/tighten the screw/screws on 4Constitute; amount to: they made an unusual duo...- This makes the third time I have started this letter and always something comes up to interfere with its writing.
- Rachael and Stephanie make a mean sisterly duo on the hill rally circuit.
- We made a pretty good team.
4.1Be suitable for or likely to develop into: this fern makes a good houseplant...- In fact, as the months go by I have begun to see that Hilary would make a far finer wife than the errant Stella.
- As a former forward I've my own ideas about what makes a great forward.
- With her long features and battered trilby, she also makes a plausibly boyish Ganymede.
4.2Consider to be; estimate as: How many are there? I make it sixteen...- What time do you make it?
- I make it - what? A hundred fifty yards to the bend?
- We are currently at 13,000, excuse me, make that 14,200 feet above sea level, looking out over a sea of clouds.
Synonyms compute, calculate, work out; estimate, count up, determine, gauge, reckon, put a figure on, give a figure to, forecast, predict 4.3Agree or decide on (a specified arrangement): let’s make it 7.30...- Please check with Fred Hulmes before making any other arrangements to avoid disappointment.
- Let's make it a night for ourselves.
- Before we headed toward our trains, we made a lunch date.
Synonyms reach, come to, settle on, determine on, conclude, establish, seal 5Gain or earn (money or profit): he’d made a lot of money out of hardware...- Being an artist is a way to get my songs out there, but labels are looking to make money and a profit.
- Edwards has made a fortune as a lawyer.
- He makes millions of dollars a year!
Synonyms acquire, obtain, gain, get, realize, secure, win, earn; gross, fetch, bring in, take (in); take home, pocket, net, clear 5.1 Cricket Score (a specified number of runs): he made a century...- Fleming stated before this match that he needed to start making runs, as every international batsman does.
- Can you give some more details of the innings when Don Bradman made 300 in a day in a Test?
- The batting will be left alone with each of the top five making half centuries.
6Manage to arrive at (a place) within a specified time or catch (a train or other form of transport): we’ve got a lot to do if you’re going to make the shuttle they didn’t always make it on time...- The only way we could make it on time was to start driving on Thanksgiving Day and keep going way into the night.
- Seems he and Abi had a gig and it was such short notice that his band couldn't make it.
- If I can get to Hammersmith by twenty to one in the morning I can make the very last train into Richmond.
Synonyms catch, get, arrive/be in time for, arrive at, reach; get to 6.1 ( make it) Become successful: he waited confidently for his band to make it...- Before we made it, he drove a fruit and veg van and then would drive us to all our gigs.
- She said Davis made it because of her singing - not a crazy costume or attention-getting gimmick.
- He's confident he's made it as an actor, because a club devoted to hating him has sprung up at his cousin's school.
Synonyms succeed, be successful, prosper, distinguish oneself, be a success, get ahead, make good informal make the grade, arrive, crack it, cut it, find a place in the sun 6.2 ( make it) Succeed in reaching safety or in surviving: the pilot didn’t make it—his neck’s broken...- The group had been walking all morning before making it through a small forest.
- He never made it to the stadium as he was blown up by a bomb planted in his vehicle.
- In general it tends to be independent travellers and divers who make it to the island.
Synonyms survive, come through, pull through, get better, recover, rally, recuperate 6.3Achieve a place in: Australia should make the final...- He has his sights set even higher than that with the dream of making the World Games to be held in China in 2007.
- He registered at Florida Southern College but did not make the team.
- All of them are men, and we look forward to the day when an Indian woman makes it to the list!
Synonyms gain a place in, get into, gain access to, enter; achieve, attain 6.4Achieve the rank of: he wasn’t going to make captain...- He made colonel in less than 15 years, as a nonrated maintenance officer.
- He was commissioned in 1944 and made flight lieutenant two years later.
7 [no object, with adverbial of direction] Prepare to go in a particular direction: he struggled to his feet and made towards the car...- I made towards the most colourful hut, which was obviously a bar though I couldn't see a name on it.
- Stepping down from the spire he made towards the door, when suddenly he heard voices from below.
- He made towards the window and sat down in the chair closest to it, panting.
7.1 [with infinitive] Act as if one is about to perform an action: she made as if to leave the room...- Chris made to move through the doorway, when he glanced up and looked straight at Sarah.
- ‘Come on,’ I said, making as though to stand up.
- He looks at her helplessly, then makes as if to say something.
8North American informal Induce (someone) to have sexual intercourse with one: he had been trying to make Cynthia for two years now...- He never tried to make her, never laid a hand on her.
- He drove a Ferrari, he had long hair, and rumour had it he had even made it with a girl!
- Is it possible that this is just a guy on the make, doing everything he can, just to make it with a woman?
9(In bridge, whist, etc.) win (a trick).On the other hand, if a declarer makes no tricks, it is a match against her....- As an added complication, no sequence can be counted until its holder has actually made a trick.
- If a defender made one or more tricks, he subtracts one point for each trick.
9.1Win a trick with (a card).Although on table 1 our North-South pair defeated West's 5 diamonds, on table 2 with the same cards our East-West pair allowed North to play and make 4 hearts. 9.2Win the number of tricks that fulfils (a contract).The players in the team that won the bidding score only those cards in those tricks that make the contract....- After a contract on the bid is made, the declarer decides whether to set the rank for that hand high or low.
9.3Shuffle (cards) for dealing.Peter made the cards and handed them to Stern to deal. 10 [no object] Nautical (Of the tide) begin to flow or ebb.It's an ugly place to be caught on a lee shore with a westerly gale and the tide making. noun1The manufacturer or trade name of a product: the make, model, and year of his car...- There are many different makes and models of reel, which can be used for this type of zander fishing.
- Yet it was really the Morris Minor of 1928 that established the make in the public eye.
- To be a pilot you need to know aerodynamics and a bit about the engines but you don't need to know the make of the fuel pump.
Synonyms brand, marque, model, mark, sort, type, kind, variety, style, label 1.1The structure or composition of something.Even from a distance I could see it was of fine make, for the hilt glittered with silver as he held it up. 2The making of electrical contact. Phrasesbe made of money be made up have (got) it made make a day (or night) of it make someone's day make a House make do make do and mend make like make or break make sail make time make up one's mind make way on the make put the make on you couldn't make it up Phrasal verbsmake after make away with make for make something of make off make off with make out make someone/thing out make someone over make something over make up make someone up make something up make up to make with Derivativesmakeable (also makable) adjective ...- However, the balls hit to him have been makeable plays.
- But countless makeable plays have gone unmade and been ruled hits by generous official scorers.
- Goalkicker Nick Hogan actually missed with another three eminently makeable efforts.
OriginOld English macian, of West Germanic origin, from a base meaning 'fitting'; related to match1. match from Old English: Match in the sense ‘be the same as’ comes from an Old English word meaning ‘mate, companion’ which probably goes back to the same root as Old English make. Use of the word to mean ‘contest, competitive trial’ dates from the early 16th century. The match associated with fire was first used to mean ‘candle wick’. It is from Old French meche, perhaps from Latin myxa meaning ‘spout of a lamp, lamp wick’. The wooden match we are familiar with today dates from the early 19th century.
Rhymesache, awake, bake, betake, Blake, brake, break, cake, crake, drake, fake, flake, forsake, hake, Jake, lake, mistake, opaque, partake, quake, rake, sake, shake, sheikh, slake, snake, splake, stake, steak, strake, take, undertake, wake, wideawake |