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make
(m/eI/k )

noun (n)

  • a recognizable kind(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    What make of car is that?.
    Synonym:
    brand
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of mixing cards haphazardly(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    shuffle, shuffling
    source: wordnet30
  • A companion; a mate; often, a husband or a wife.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Structure, texture, constitution of parts; construction; shape; form.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • engage in(verb.social)
    Example:
    Make love, not war.
    Make an effort.
    Make revolution.
    Synonym:
    do
    source: wordnet30
  • give certain properties to something(verb.change)
    Example:
    Don't make this into a big deal.
    This invention will make you a millionaire.
    Make yourself clear.
    Synonym:
    get
    source: wordnet30
  • make or cause to be or to become(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Make a mess in one's office.
    Synonym:
    create
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    cause, get, have, induce, stimulate
    source: wordnet30
  • give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Make a stir.
    Synonym:
    cause, do
    source: wordnet30
  • create or manufacture a man-made product(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    create, produce
    source: wordnet30
  • make, formulate, or derive in the mind(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Make an estimate.
    What do you make of his remarks?.
    Synonym:
    draw
    source: wordnet30
  • compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Heat makes you sweat.
    source: wordnet30
  • create by artistic means(verb.creation)
    source: wordnet30
  • earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages(verb.possession)
    Example:
    How much do you make a month in your new job?.
    Synonym:
    bring in, clear, earn, gain, pull in, realise, realize, take in
    source: wordnet30
  • create or design, often in a certain way(verb.creation)
    Antonym:
    undo, unmake
    source: wordnet30
  • to compose or represent:(verb.stative)
    Example:
    This makes a fine introduction.
    Synonym:
    constitute, form
    source: wordnet30
  • reach a goal, e.g.,(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Make the first team.
    She may not make the grade.
    Synonym:
    get to, progress to, reach
    source: wordnet30
  • be or be capable of being changed or made into(verb.stative)
    Example:
    He makes a great host.
    He will make a fine father.
    source: wordnet30
  • make by shaping or bringing together constituents(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Make a dress.
    Make a cake.
    Make a wall of stones.
    source: wordnet30
  • perform or carry out(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Make a decision.
    Make a move.
    Make advances.
    Make a phone call.
    Synonym:
    cut
    source: wordnet30
  • make by combining materials and parts(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    build, construct
    source: wordnet30
  • change from one form into another(verb.change)
    Example:
    Make water into wine.
    Make lead into gold.
    Make clay into bricks.
    source: wordnet30
  • act in a certain way so as to acquire(verb.body)
    Example:
    Make friends.
    Make enemies.
    source: wordnet30
  • charge with a function; charge to be(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    name, nominate
    source: wordnet30
  • achieve a point or goal(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    get, have
    source: wordnet30
  • reach a destination, either real or abstract(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    arrive at, attain, gain, hit, reach
    source: wordnet30
  • institute, enact, or establish(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Make laws.
    Synonym:
    establish, lay down
    source: wordnet30
  • carry out or commit(verb.social)
    Example:
    Make a mistake.
    source: wordnet30
  • form by assembling individuals or constituents(verb.social)
    Example:
    Make a quorum.
    source: wordnet30
  • organize or be responsible for(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Have, throw, or make a party.
    Synonym:
    give, have, hold, throw
    source: wordnet30
  • put in order or neaten(verb.change)
    Example:
    Make the bed.
    Make up a room.
    Synonym:
    make up
    source: wordnet30
  • head into a specified direction(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    take
    source: wordnet30
  • have a bowel movement(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    ca-ca, crap, defecate, shit, stool, take a crap, take a shit
    source: wordnet30
  • undergo fabrication or creation(verb.stative)
    Example:
    This wool makes into a nice sweater.
    source: wordnet30
  • be suitable for(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Wood makes good furniture.
    source: wordnet30
  • add up to(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Four and four make eight.
    source: wordnet30
  • amount to(verb.stative)
    Example:
    This salary increase makes no difference to my standard of living.
    source: wordnet30
  • constitute the essence of(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Clothes make the man.
    source: wordnet30
  • appear to begin an activity(verb.perception)
    source: wordnet30
  • proceed along a path(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Make one's way into the forest.
    Synonym:
    work
    source: wordnet30
  • reach in time(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    catch
    source: wordnet30
  • gather and light the materials for(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Make a fire.
    source: wordnet30
  • prepare for eating by applying heat(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Can you make me an omelette?.
    Synonym:
    cook, fix, prepare, ready
    source: wordnet30
  • induce to have sex(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    score, seduce
    source: wordnet30
  • assure the success of(verb.communication)
    Example:
    A good review by this critic will make your play!.
    Antonym:
    break
    source: wordnet30
  • represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like(verb.communication)
    Example:
    She makes like an actress.
    Synonym:
    make believe, pretend
    source: wordnet30
  • consider as being(verb.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • calculate as being(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    I make the height about 100 feet.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable(verb.change)
    Example:
    Make my day.
    source: wordnet30
  • favor the development of(verb.change)
    Example:
    Practice makes the winner.
    source: wordnet30
  • develop into(verb.change)
    Example:
    He will make a splendid father!.
    Synonym:
    add up, amount, come
    source: wordnet30
  • behave in a certain way(verb.body)
    Example:
    Make merry.
    Synonym:
    play
    source: wordnet30
  • eliminate urine(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    make water, micturate, pass water, pee, pee-pee, piddle, piss, puddle, relieve oneself, spend a penny, take a leak, urinate, wee, wee-wee
    source: wordnet30
  • To cause to exist; to bring into being; to form; to produce; to frame; to fashion; to create.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; -- often in the phrase to meddle or make.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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