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make

/meΙͺk/
verbβ˜…Intermediate
general

to create or construct something

She made a beautiful painting.

The company will make a new product next year.

general

to cause something to happen or exist

The rain made the roads slippery.

His actions made the situation worse.

general

to prepare or cook food

She made a delicious cake for the party.

He made a sandwich for lunch.

Collocations

make a decisionto decide on somethingmake a mistaketo do something wrongmake progressto improve or advance

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

make upphrasal verb
to invent or create a story
make outphrasal verb
to understand or decipher something
make senseidiom
to be logical or reasonable

πŸ’‘Pro Tip

Using 'make' with objects

When using 'make' with objects, consider the context and the type of object being created or affected.

⚑Gold Rule

Subject-verb agreement

Ensure that the subject and verb agree in number.

πŸ“–Word Origin

Old English 'macian', related to German 'machen'

πŸ“Usage Notes

The verb 'make' is very versatile and can be used in many different contexts.

Word Breakdown

make
to create or cause
root
✎ Noted on May 26, 2026EN β†’ EN

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