Definition of make for - Reverso English Dictionary
Phrasal verb
1.
movementmove towards a place or destination
- They made for the exit quickly.
2.
causationhelp to bring about an outcome
- Her efforts made for a successful event.
3.
help argumentRare support or strengthen an ideaRare
- The evidence makes for a strong argument.
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food
make ready for eating or drinking
adjust space
make something suitable for a particular space or arrangement
planning
make ready or suitable in advance for a specific purpose or event
communication
make a serious request for help
assembly
fit together or make suitable for fitting
self readiness
make oneself ready for something
supply
make available for use
procedure
make a formal request for something
technology
make a copy of data for protection
hospitality
make a reservation for a service or event
get comfortable
make yourself comfortable, often by moving closer for warmth
opportunity
make it harder for someone to succeed or win
personal schedule
make two plans for the same time for yourself
fairness balance
make a situation fair or equal for everyone
time management
make time available for an activity despite being busy
preparation
prepare or make something ready for use
resources
make space or time available for use
movement
move to make room for someone or something
conversation
make someone continue speaking for a period of time
movement
shift one's position to make space for someone else
avoid responsibility
make someone else seem responsible for a mistake
planning
make plans or arrangements for what is to come
movement
move sideways to make space for someone
planning
make inquiries or arrangements for something
Examples of make for in a sentence
The hikers made for the mountain peak at dawn. The new policy makes for a more efficient workflow. His positive attitude makes for a pleasant work environment. These statistics make for a compelling case. His testimony makes for a convincing narrative.
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- French:se diriger vers, favoriser, ...
- German:sich begeben, beitragen zu, ...
- Italian:dirigersi, contribuire, ...
- Spanish:dirigirse, contribuir, ...
- Portuguese:dirigir-se, contribuir, ...
- Chinese:朝...走去, 促成, ...
- Japanese:向かう, もたらす, ...
- Arabic:اِتَّجَهَ إِلى, أَدّى إِلى, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲשׂוֹת אֶת דַּרְכּוֹ אֶל, לִתְרוֹם, ...
- Russian:направляться, способствовать, ...
- Ukrainian:попрямувати, сприяти, ...
- Hindi:की ओर बढ़ना, मदद करना, ...
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