Meaning of the word "make a man (out) of" in English

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make a man (out) of

US /meɪk ə mæn (aʊt) əv/
UK /meɪk ə mæn (aʊt) əv/
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Idiom

1.

to cause someone, especially a young man, to become more mature and responsible

Example:
Working on the farm really made a man out of him.
The army is supposed to make a man of you.
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