make
🇺🇸
/meɪk/
🇬🇧
/meɪk/
verb
A1
to create something by putting parts together
I will make a cake for the party.
A1
to write or prepare something
Please make a list of what we need.
A1
to cause a mark or damage by hitting
The ball made a hole in the window.
A1
to cause something to happen
Don't make noise during the movie.
A1
to cause someone to feel or be something
The good news will make you happy.
A1
to cause someone to do something
My parents make me clean my room.
B1
to choose someone for a role
They will make her the team captain.
A2
to tidy a bed for use
Please make your bed every morning.
A2
to decide or guess
I make it about 5 kilometers to the town.
A2
to force someone to do something
The teacher will make us study for the test.
A2
to show someone as something
The movie will make him a hero.
A2
to choose someone for a job
They will make her the new manager.
A2
to be good for a job
She would make a great doctor.
A2
to add up to a total
Two and two make four.
R
to be the total number
This makes three times you were late.
A2
to earn money
He needs to make more money for his family.
R
to guess the time
What time do you make it now?
R
to arrive on time
We need to make the train by 3 PM.
R
to cause success or happiness
Your help will make this project work.
noun
R
the brand of a product
This car is a popular make.
translation
to create something by putting parts together; to write or prepare something; to cause a mark or damage by hitting; to cause something to happen; to cause someone to feel or be something; to cause someone to do something; to choose someone for a role; to tidy a bed for use; to decide or guess; to force someone to do something; to show someone as something; to choose someone for a job; to be good for a job; to add up to a total; to be the total number; to earn money; to guess the time; to arrive on time; to cause success or happiness
the brand of a product
Word Forms
Past
made
3rd Present
makes
Progressive
making
Perfect
made
Plural
makes