make an example of
made an example of
Definition of make an example of - Reverso English Dictionary
Phrasal verb
punishmentpunish to warn others
- The teacher made an example of the student for cheating.
- The manager made an example of the employee for tardiness.
- Authorities made an example of the protester to deter others.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
used to say that you made or produced something yourself
Don’t buy a cake; I’ll make it.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She made a pass to her teammate near the goal.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally.
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
She made a statement supporting safer streets.
Expressions with example
perfect instance of something
Her dedication to work is a shining example for everyone.
serve as a perfect model of something
Her dedication to her work makes her a shining example for others.
excellent model to follow
He is a glowing example of leadership in our community.
used to clarify by providing an instance
Some animals, for example, dogs, are very friendly.
instance that illustrates a point well
The teacher used a good example to explain the concept.
act in a way similar to someone
He followed his mentor's example in handling the situation.
use someone's actions as a guide
The new manager plans to follow the example of his successful predecessor.
model of excellence or perfection
Her performance was a perfect example of dedication and skill.
real-world instance used for illustration
He used a practical example to show how the software works.
act in a way that encourages others to do wrong
He set a bad example by cheating on the test.
demonstrate positive behavior for others to follow
Parents should set a good example for their children.
behave in a way others should follow
Teachers should set an example for their students.
to influence others by one's own actions rather than just words
She always leads by example, showing dedication and hard work.
perfect or typical instance of something
Her method of teaching is a textbook example of modern educational techniques.
perfect or most typical instance
Her success is a prime example of hard work paying off.
something that shows what not to do
The broken toy was a deterrent example for rough play.
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- French:faire un exemple, ...
- German:ein Exempel statuieren, ...
- Italian:fare un esempio, ...
- Spanish:dar un escarmiento, ...
- Portuguese:punir exemplarmente, ...
- Chinese:惩罚, ...
- Japanese:見せしめにする, ...
- Arabic:جَعَلَ مِنْهُ عِبْرَةً, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲשׂוֹת דּוּגְמָה מִ־, ...
- Russian:наказывать, ...
- Ukrainian:показово покарати, ...
- Hindi:सबक सिखाने के लिए दंडित करना, ...
- Bengali:দৃষ্টান্তমূলক শাস্তি দেওয়া, ...
- Catalan:castigar exemplarment, ...
- Czech:exemplárně potrestat, ...
- Danish:straffe, ...
- Dutch:een voorbeeld stellen, ...
- Greek:παραδειγματίζω, ...
- Hungarian:elrettentő példát statuálni, ...
- Khmer:ដាក់ទោសដើម្បីព្រមានអ្នកដទៃ, ...
- Korean:본보기로 삼다, ...
- Persian:عبرت دیگران کردن, ...
- Polish:ukarać, ...
- Portuguese (BR):punir exemplarmente, ...
- Romanian:a da un exemplu, ...
- Swedish:statuera exempel, ...
- Thai:เชือดไก่ให้ลิงดู, ...
- Turkish:ibret olsun diye cezalandırmak, ...
- Vietnamese:giết gà dọa khỉ, ...
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