Synonyms of 'make'
1 (verb)
Definition
to bring about or produce
The crash made a noise like a building coming down.
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2 (verb)
Definition
to carry out or perform
I made a gesture at him and turned away.
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engage in
3 (verb)
We've got to make a decision by next week.
4 (verb)
Definition
to deliver
I've been asked to make a speech.
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5 (verb)
Definition
to win or score
He made 1,972 runs for the county
6 (verb)
Definition
to cause to do or be
You can't make me do anything.
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prevail upon
7 (verb)
Definition
to appoint
They made him transport minister.
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designate
We need to designate someone as our spokesperson.
hire as
cast as
employ as
vote in as
recruit as
engage as
enlist as
8 (verb)
Definition
to create, construct, establish, or draw up
They now make cars at two plants in Europe.
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9 (verb)
You wash while I make some lunch.
10 (verb)
Definition
to create, construct, establish, or draw up
Make a list of your questions beforehand.
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produce
So far he has produced only one composition he deems suitable for performance.
11 (verb)
Definition
to create, construct, establish, or draw up
The only person who makes rules in this house is me.
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12 (verb)
Definition
to earn or be paid
How much money did we make?
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13 (verb)
Definition
to become
She'll make a fine artist, if she gets the right training.Your idea will make a good book.
14 (verb)
Definition
to amount to
They are adding three aircraft carriers. That makes six in all.
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count as
tot up to (informal)
15 (verb)
Definition
to gain a place or position on or in
The athletes are just happy to make the team.
16 (verb)
Definition
to arrive in time for
We made the train, jumping aboard just as it was pulling out.We have to make New Orleans by nightfall.
17 (verb)
Definition
to consider to be
I make the total for the year £69,599.
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estimate
His personal riches were estimated at over £80 million.
put a figure on
1 (noun)
Definition
manufacturer
What make of car did he rent?
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2 (noun)
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cast of mind
3 (noun)
Definition
the way in which something is made
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idioms
Phrasal verbs
See make believe
See make do
See make for someone
See make it
See make off
See make out
See make up
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of acquire
Definition
to get or develop (something such as an object, trait, or ability)
She has acquired a 50% stake in the company.
in the sense of assemble
Definition
to put together the parts of (a machine)
She was trying to assemble the bookcase when it collapsed.
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He's of loyalty.
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All I could see was a very dog.
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