MAKE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Old English macian, of West Germanic origin, from a base meaning ‘fitting’; related to match

form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances; create

form something

• my grandmother made a dress for me
• the body is made from four pieces of maple
• cricket bats are made of willow

cause (something) to exist or come about; bring about

bring something about

• the drips had made a pool on the floor

compel (someone) to do something

force someone to do something

• she bought me a brandy and made me drink it

constitute; amount to

constitute

• they made an unusual duo

gain or earn (money or profit)

gain money

• he'd made a lot of money out of hardware

manage to arrive at (a place) within a specified time or catch (a train or other form of transport)

arrive at place or catch transport

• we've got a lot to do if you're going to make the shuttle
• they didn't always make it on time

prepare to go in a particular direction

prepare to go in particular direction

• he struggled to his feet and made towards the car

induce (someone) to have sex with one

induce someone to have sex

• he had been trying to make Cynthia for two years now

(in bridge, whist, etc.) win (a trick).

win trick

(of the tide) begin to flow or ebb.

(of tide) begin to flow or ebb

the manufacturer or trade name of a product

manufacturer or trade name

• the make, model, and year of his car

the making of electrical contact.

making of electrical contact