Phrase Hound found 324 phrases and 16 compound words that contain makes. The most common are listed below. Open makes in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 324
- makes sensethird-person singular simple present indicative of make sense: To be sensible, coherent, reasonable.
- makes the differencethird-person singular simple present indicative of make the difference: To be the decisive factor.
- makes the newsthird-person singular simple present indicative of make the news: To be published in the news media.
- makes a casethird-person singular simple present indicative of make a case: To argue for a set of facts or arguments in support of one side in a legal case.
- makes a pointthird-person singular simple present indicative of make a point: To argue or promote an idea.
- makes a statementthird-person singular simple present indicative of make a statement: To implicitly communicate an idea, often through one's fashion choices.
- makes a differencethird-person singular simple present indicative of make a difference: To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.
- makes a decisionthird-person singular simple present indicative of make a decision: To decide.
- makes you thinkUsed to acknowledge or invite reflection about an event (sometimes facetiously).
- makes the weatherthird-person singular simple present indicative of make the weather: To be extraordinarily effective, especially when in a position of authority.
- makes usethird-person singular simple present indicative of make use: To use, usually productively and/or for a specific purpose.
- makes a mistakethird-person singular simple present indicative of make a mistake: To err, to be wrong. (This entry is a translation hub.)
- makes a lightthird-person singular simple present indicative of make a light: When driving, to pass a traffic light before it changes to a color that prohibits passage.
- makes upthird-person singular simple present indicative of make up: To constitute, to compose.
- makes a livingthird-person singular simple present indicative of make a living: To earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.
- makes the bedthird-person singular simple present indicative of make the bed: To arrange the sheets, blankets, or other coverings of a bed smoothly and neatly, with the corners tucked under the mattress.
- makes it up tothird-person singular simple present indicative of make it up to: To pay back; to return someone a previous good deed.
- makes the best ofthird-person singular simple present indicative of make the best of: To derive what limited advantage one can (from an unpleasant outcome or situation).
- makes a movethird-person singular simple present indicative of make a move: To take action.
- makes a standthird-person singular simple present indicative of make a stand: To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
- makes surethird-person singular simple present indicative of make sure: To ensure that something specific happens, is done etc., or of something happening.
- makes the runningthird-person singular simple present indicative of make the running: To have a leading or influential position in a field or activity; to be more active than others.
- makes a facethird-person singular simple present indicative of make a face: To make a facial expression, often for humor, as a taunt, or to indicate distaste.
- makes the cutthird-person singular simple present indicative of make the cut: To succeed at something or meet a requirement; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.
- practice makes perfectIf one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it.
Compound words 16
- dressmakesthird-person singular simple present indicative of dressmake: To make (a dress or dresses).
- foremakesthird-person singular simple present indicative of foremake: To make beforehand; make or create in advance; premake.
- handmakesthird-person singular simple present indicative of handmake: To make by hand; to manufacture manually.
- homemakesthird-person singular simple present indicative of homemake: To prepare (a recipe, etc.) at home through one's own efforts, rather than buying it; to create homemade goods.
- kingmakesthird-person singular simple present indicative of kingmake: To use one's influence to help someone else into a position of political power.
- makespansplural of makespan: The time difference between the start and finish of a sequence of jobs or tasks.
- matchmakesthird-person singular simple present indicative of matchmake: To carry out matchmaking: to set up a date between two people or to arrange a marriage.
- mismakesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mismake: To unmake; depose.
- overmakesplural of overmake: To make a greater quantity than needed; overproduce; overdo.
- premakesthird-person singular simple present indicative of premake: To make in advance; foremake