Meaning & use
make
To create, produce, or bring something into existence through effort or action.
See it in a sentence
They make furniture by hand in a small workshop outside the city.
It takes practice to make a good omelet without breaking the yolk.
A note on using this word
Make pairs with countless fixed phrases, such as 'make a decision' or 'make sense,' where 'do' would be incorrect.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
destroy
Another way to use it
2. noun
The brand or manufacturer of a particular product, especially a vehicle or appliance.
The dealership sells several makes of car, from budget models to luxury sedans.
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