make

A2 · Elementary

v. to force someone to do something, or to cause a specific result.

v. to compel an action or cause a change in state; often used as a causative verb followed by a bare infinitive.

“The sad movie always makes me cry, no matter how many times I see it.”

“The sudden change in regulations made it impossible for the company to continue its operations without significant restructuring.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to earn money from a job or an investment.

v. to gain or acquire money through work, business, or investment.

“She hopes to make a lot of money after she finishes her medical degree.”

“Despite the economic downturn, the startup managed to make a modest profit in its first year of operation.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

v. to arrive at a place or attend an event, especially when it is difficult.

v. to succeed in reaching a destination or attending a scheduled event.

“I'm sorry, but I don't think I can make it to your party on Friday.”

“The hikers barely managed to make the summit before the heavy fog rolled in and obscured the trail.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to add up to a total or to be the parts that form a whole.

v. to serve as the components of a whole or to result in a specific sum.

“Two and two make four.”

“These talented musicians make a great team when they perform together on stage.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to move quickly in a certain direction.

v. to proceed or move toward a specific destination, often with haste.

“As soon as the rain started, everyone made for the nearest shelter.”

“The fox spotted the hound and immediately made for the safety of the thick brush.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the brand of a product or the company that manufactured it.

n. the brand, type, or origin of a manufactured product.

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“What make of car do you drive?”

“The mechanic asked for the make and model of the appliance before ordering the replacement parts.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Slang

n. the act of identifying a person, usually by the police.

n. a positive identification of a person or object, typically within a law enforcement context.

“The officer got a make on the suspect using the security camera footage.”

“After running the fingerprints through the national database, the detectives finally got a make on the unidentified victim.”