Meaning & use

make

verb·Everyday

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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