Phrase Hound found 609 phrases and 73 compound words that contain make. The most common are listed below. Open make in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 609
- make sureTo ensure that something specific happens, is done etc., or of something happening.
- make upTo constitute, to compose.
- make senseTo be sensible, coherent, reasonable.
- make moneyTo make a profit from a particular activity.
- make a differenceTo carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.
- make outTo draw up (a document etc.), to designate (a cheque).
- make the most ofTo realise the maximal value, worth, or potential of (something); to derive as much benefit or profit from (something) as is possible.
- make the bedTo arrange the sheets, blankets, or other coverings of a bed smoothly and neatly, with the corners tucked under the mattress.
- make a decisionTo decide.
- make useTo use, usually productively and/or for a specific purpose.
- make loveTo engage in sexual intercourse.
- make a pointTo argue or promote an idea.
- make a mistakeTo err, to be wrong. (This entry is a translation hub.)
- make an effortTo try; to work towards a goal.
- make a livingTo earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.
- make the differenceTo be the decisive factor.
- make a moveTo take action.
- make roomTo rearrange or organize existing people, objects, furniture, belongings, etc., to create space for new objects.
- make friendsTo form friendships with others.
- make fun ofTo tease, ridicule or make jokes about, generally in a pejorative manner.
- make goodTo achieve substantial success in life, often in business.
- make a sceneTo bring unnecessary attention to oneself, especially through a public expression of tumultuous emotion.
- make wayTo make progress.
- make peaceTo end hostilities; to reach a peace agreement; to initiate or resume a cordial relationship after a period of animosity.
- make offTo exit or depart; to run away.
Compound words 73
- makingThe act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.
- makerSomeone who makes; a person or thing that makes or produces something.
- makeshiftA temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.
- matchlessHaving no match; without equal.
- makenplural simple present of make
- lawmakingThe process of passing or enacting laws; legislation.
- MakepeaceA surname transferred from the nickname.
- matchmakeTo carry out matchmaking: to set up a date between two people or to arrange a marriage.
- makespanThe time difference between the start and finish of a sequence of jobs or tasks.
- unmakeTo destroy or take apart; to cause (a made article) to lose its nature.