meɪk fɔːr
neutral
intermediate
- Base verb:
- make
- Particle:
- for
- Separable:
- No
What does "make for" mean?
- To move towards a place or thing
- To contribute to or result in something
- To be suitable for a particular purpose
Examples
- As soon as it started raining, we made for the shelter.
- Good communication makes for a healthy relationship.
- This hot weather makes for perfect beach conditions.
- The protesters made for the parliament building.
- A clear agenda makes for productive meetings.
How to use it
'Make for' + noun often describes what creates good conditions. 'Makes for good reading' means something is interesting to read. Also used physically for moving towards a destination.
Similar expressions
head for
go towards
contribute to
result in
Opposites
move away from
hinder
Related phrasal verbs
- make up
To invent a story, excuse, or lie
- make out
To see, hear, or understand something with difficulty
- make up for
To compensate for something bad or lost
- make off
To leave quickly, especially to escape
- make over
To change someone's appearance, especially with new clothes and hair
- look for
To try to find something or someone
Use it in a practice answer
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