Meaning of the word make in English

What does make mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

make

US /meɪk/

UK /meɪk/

Verb

form something by putting parts together or combining substances; create or prepare something by combining materials or ingredients

Example:

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She likes to make her own clothes.

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Can you make a cup of tea for me?

Synonym:

create produce construct build fashion

cause (something) to exist or come about; bring about

Example:

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The news will make him happy.

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What makes you think that?

Synonym:

cause lead to result in bring about effect

constitute; form

Example:

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Two halves make a whole.

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These ingredients make a delicious cake.

Synonym:

constitute form comprise compose represent

force (someone) to do something

Example:

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My parents always make me clean my room.

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You can't make me go if I don't want to.

Synonym:

force compel oblige coerce pressurize

earn or acquire (money or profit)

Example:

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He hopes to make a lot of money from his new business.

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How much did you make last month?

Synonym:

earn gain acquire obtain secure

arrive at (a place)

Example:

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We finally made it to the summit.

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Did you make it to the meeting on time?

Synonym:

reach arrive at get to come to

Noun

the way in which something is made or done

Example:

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This car is of German make.

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What's the make of your phone?

Synonym:

brand model type kind sort

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