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- pronunciation:
- meIk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- make a living, make it
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
makes, making, made |
| definition 1: |
When you make something, you build it or put it together.
Ren's father makes things out of wood, such as bowls, plates, and spoons.Do you know how to make a paper airplane?
- synonyms:
- assemble, build, construct, form, prepare
- similar words:
- compose, create, fashion, fix, produce
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| definition 2: |
When you make something, you produce it or cause it to happen.
Tamla and Katie were making too much noise in the library, and the teacher told them to be quiet.- synonyms:
- form, manufacture, produce
- similar words:
- effect, fix, generate
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| definition 3: |
When you make something, you cook it or put it together for eating or drinking.
I love when my mother makes bacon and eggs for breakfast.I made a sandwich for my lunch.Let's make some lemonade.My dad makes dinner on the weekdays. |
| definition 4: |
Sometimes when you make something, it means that you put it in order so that it is nice or ready for use.
Nora makes her bed every morning.- synonyms:
- arrange, fix, prepare
- similar words:
- cook
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| definition 5: |
When something makes you feel a certain way, it causes you to feel that way.
Getting a new puppy made Krista very happy.- similar words:
- set
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| definition 6: |
When you make someone do something, you cause them to do it by using some power or strength.
Joe's homework was so messy that the teacher made him do it over again.I didn't like the carrots my mom gave me for dinner, but she made me eat them anyway.- similar words:
- convince, demand, force, get, insist, persuade, pressure, require
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| definition 7: |
If a group of people make someone their leader, they put that person in the position of leader. If someone makes another person their hero, they put that person in that position.
The team members made John their captain.My mom's club made her president of the club.- synonyms:
- appoint, name
- similar words:
- install
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| definition 8: |
If you say that two and four make six, you mean that two and four add up to six.
Three apples and four apples make seven apples all together.- synonyms:
- amount to, equal
- similar words:
- total
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| definition 9: |
When you make money, you earn money.
Zack's mother makes money as a waitress at a restaurant.- synonyms:
- earn
- similar words:
- acquire, gain, get, obtain, pocket
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| definition 10: |
When you make the train, you get onto the train in time to ride. When you make something, you arrive in time to use it or be part of it.
Jasper almost didn't make the bus this morning.Mr. Adams didn't make the two o'clock meeting, and his boss was not happy.- synonyms:
- catch
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| definition 11: |
If you make a certain position or rank, you are able to reach that position or rank.
Jason hopes he will make captain of the team next year.- similar words:
- arrive
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| definition 12: |
If you make a team, or something like a team, you are accepted as a member because you showed that you have the right skills.
Brady plays well, but is he good enough to make the team?Cara's audition for the play went really well and no one was surprised when she made the cast. |
| related words: |
build, complete, invent, lay, manufacture, prepare, reach, score, spin, take care of |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A make is a type of thing that is produced and sold. The make of a car is the particular brand of car that it is. The name of the company that produces a certain car is the car's "make."
Patrick's dad needs a new car, but he wants it to be the same make as his old car.- synonyms:
- brand, kind, sort, type
- similar words:
- label, model, trademark
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| related words: |
form, type |
| phrase: |
make a living, make it |
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