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make

/m/eI/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a recognizable kind

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    What make of car is that?
    Synonyms brand

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the act of mixing cards haphazardly

    noun.act

    Synonyms shuffle shuffling

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A companion; a mate; often, a husband or a wife.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  4. Structure, texture, constitution of parts; construction; shape; form.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. engage in

    verb.social

    Examples
    Make love, not war.
    Make an effort.
    Make revolution.
    Synonyms do

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. give certain properties to something

    verb.change

    Examples
    Don't make this into a big deal.
    This invention will make you a millionaire.
    Make yourself clear.
    Synonyms get

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. make or cause to be or to become

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Make a mess in one's office.
    Synonyms create

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

    verb.communication

    Synonyms cause get have induce stimulate

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  5. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Make a stir.
    Synonyms cause do

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. create or manufacture a man-made product

    verb.creation

    Synonyms create produce

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. make, formulate, or derive in the mind

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Make an estimate.
    What do you make of his remarks?
    Synonyms draw

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Heat makes you sweat.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. create by artistic means

    verb.creation

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

    verb.possession

    Examples
    How much do you make a month in your new job?
    Synonyms bring in clear earn gain pull in realise realize take in

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. create or design, often in a certain way

    verb.creation

    Antonyms undo unmake

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  12. to compose or represent:

    verb.stative

    Examples
    This makes a fine introduction.
    Synonyms constitute form

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. reach a goal, e.g.,

    verb.motion

    Examples
    Make the first team.
    She may not make the grade.
    Synonyms get to progress to reach

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  14. be or be capable of being changed or made into

    verb.stative

    Examples
    He makes a great host.
    He will make a fine father.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  15. make by shaping or bringing together constituents

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Make a dress.
    Make a cake.
    Make a wall of stones.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  16. perform or carry out

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Make a decision.
    Make a move.
    Make advances.
    Make a phone call.
    Synonyms cut

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  17. make by combining materials and parts

    verb.creation

    Synonyms build construct

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  18. change from one form into another

    verb.change

    Examples
    Make water into wine.
    Make lead into gold.
    Make clay into bricks.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  19. act in a certain way so as to acquire

    verb.body

    Examples
    Make friends.
    Make enemies.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  20. charge with a function; charge to be

    verb.social

    Synonyms name nominate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  21. achieve a point or goal

    verb.possession

    Synonyms get have

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  22. reach a destination, either real or abstract

    verb.motion

    Synonyms arrive at attain gain hit reach

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  23. institute, enact, or establish

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Make laws.
    Synonyms establish lay down

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  24. carry out or commit

    verb.social

    Examples
    Make a mistake.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  25. form by assembling individuals or constituents

    verb.social

    Examples
    Make a quorum.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  26. organize or be responsible for

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Have, throw, or make a party.
    Synonyms give have hold throw

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  27. put in order or neaten

    verb.change

    Examples
    Make the bed.
    Make up a room.
    Synonyms make up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  28. head into a specified direction

    verb.motion

    Synonyms take

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  29. have a bowel movement

    verb.body

    Synonyms ca-ca crap defecate shit stool take a crap take a shit

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  30. undergo fabrication or creation

    verb.stative

    Examples
    This wool makes into a nice sweater.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  31. be suitable for

    verb.stative

    Examples
    Wood makes good furniture.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  32. add up to

    verb.stative

    Examples
    Four and four make eight.

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  33. amount to

    verb.stative

    Examples
    This salary increase makes no difference to my standard of living.

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  34. constitute the essence of

    verb.stative

    Examples
    Clothes make the man.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  35. appear to begin an activity

    verb.perception

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  36. proceed along a path

    verb.motion

    Examples
    Make one's way into the forest.
    Synonyms work

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  37. reach in time

    verb.motion

    Synonyms catch

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  38. gather and light the materials for

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Make a fire.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  39. prepare for eating by applying heat

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Can you make me an omelette?
    Synonyms cook fix prepare ready

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  40. induce to have sex

    verb.contact

    Synonyms score seduce

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  41. assure the success of

    verb.communication

    Examples
    A good review by this critic will make your play!
    Antonyms break

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  42. represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like

    verb.communication

    Examples
    She makes like an actress.
    Synonyms make believe pretend

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  43. consider as being

    verb.cognition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  44. calculate as being

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    I make the height about 100 feet.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  45. cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable

    verb.change

    Examples
    Make my day.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  46. favor the development of

    verb.change

    Examples
    Practice makes the winner.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  47. develop into

    verb.change

    Examples
    He will make a splendid father!
    Synonyms add up amount come

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  48. behave in a certain way

    verb.body

    Examples
    Make merry.
    Synonyms play

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  49. eliminate urine

    verb.body

    Synonyms make water micturate pass water pee pee-pee piddle piss puddle relieve oneself spend a penny take a leak urinate wee wee-wee

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  50. To cause to exist; to bring into being; to form; to produce; to frame; to fashion; to create.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  51. To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; -- often in the phrase <i>to meddle or make</i>.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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