verb
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence (Freq. 13)
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I cannot work a miracle
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wreak havoc
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bring comments
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play a joke
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The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
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Something ——s something
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1) move or head toward (a place)
I made for the life raft and hung on for dear life
■ approach (someone) to attack them
2) tend to result in or be received as (a particular thing)
job descriptions never make for exciting reading
3) be made for be eminently suited for (a particular function)
a man made for action
■ form an ideal partnership; be ideally suited
you two were just made for each other
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make for [phrasal verb]
make for (something)
1 : to go toward (a place) quickly
Everyone made for [=headed for] the exit as soon as the show was over.
2 : to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely
Courtesy makes for safer driving.
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Main Entry: ↑make
Useful english dictionary. 2012.