make verb
1-) to create, produce or prepare
furniture, table, chair, box, dress, suit, clothes, cement, paper, bouquet, jewelry, car, engine, vase
・The carpenter can make a table according to your design.
dish, breakfast, lunch, dinner
・I usually make breakfast for my family in the morning.
bread, cake, sauce, salad, omelet, pasta, coffee, tea, drink
・I want to make a cake for my friend's birthday.
art, music, movie, videos, documentary, poem, melody, sculpture, painting
・He can make music with just about any instrument.
・They decided to make a documentary about endangered species.
list, plan, strategy, will, law, rule, schedule, regulation, copy, note
・Can you make a list of the things we need to buy?
2-) to cause
dent, hole
・The heavy hammer can make a dent in the metal sheet.
mistake, error, mess, fuss, noise, sound, disturbance
・The kids are making a lot of noise.
trouble, problem, commotion, issue
・Please don't make trouble at the party tonight.
make sb + adjective
angry, upset, anxious, happy, tired, aware
・Learning a new language can make you more culturally aware.
make sth + adjective
easy, difficult, possible, clear, strong
・The storm will make travel difficult, so be prepared for delays.
make sb + verb
laugh, think, cry, work, wait, relax, forget
・He can make people laugh with his jokes.
make oneself + V3
understood, heard, known, respected, appreciated
・She decided to make herself understood by speaking slowly.
3-) to perform an action
decision, offer, choice
・I need to make a decision about which college to attend.
estimate, guess, prediction, forecast, bet
・Can you make a suggestion for our next team project?
suggestion, recommendation, proposal
・Can you make a recommendation for a good book to read?
speech, statement, remark, announcement, comment, excuse, confession
・He will make an announcement tomorrow.
promise, vow, plea, commitment, wish, request, inquiry, demand, claim, complaint, threat
・He made an excuse for not doing his homework.
point, argument, objection, assessment, calculation, measurement
・Can you make an argument in favor of your proposal?
comparison, contrast, allusion, connection, relationship, contact
・We should make a comparison of the prices before buying.
impression, impact, mark, difference, distinction, exception
・They hope to make a positive impact on the environment.
changes, amends, alterations, revisions, arrangements, adjustments
・He tried to make amends for his mistake.
・We're making good progress on our project.
deal, contract, agreement, compromise, pact, peace, love, war
・Let's make a deal and shake hands on it.
・They decided to make peace and put their differences behind them.
progress, improvement, breakthrough, contribution, addition
・She wants to make a significant contribution to scientific research.
time, room, space
・It's important to make time for self-care.
・Can you make room for one more chair at the dinner table?
effort, attempt
・She always makes an effort to be on time.
appointment, reservation, call
・I'll call the doctor's office to make an appointment.
discovery, observation, presentation
・She will make a presentation at the conference.
gesture, move, start, turn, detour, bow, face, entrance, appearance
・He decided to make a gesture of goodwill by offering his help.
payment, donation, investment, withdrawal
・Can you make a payment online?
money, a profit, a living, a fortune
・I'm trying to make money to buy a new car.
bed, habit, toast, friend, fire, etc.
・He collected wood to make a fire.
・He's trying to make a habit of going to the gym every morning.
Common Collocations
| make a decison to decide on something ・ I need to make a difficult decision. |
| make a mistake to do something wrong or incorrectly ・I made a mistake on the math exam. |
| make a choice to select one option from several ・You have to make a choice between the two job offers. |
| make a difference to have a positive impact or effect ・Volunteering can make a difference in people's lives. |
| make an exception to allow something that is not normally allowed ・We don't usually accept late submissions, but we can make an exception in your case. |
| make a promise to commit to doing something in the future ・He made a promise to help me with my project. |
| make a joke to say something intended to be funny He always makes jokes at the dinner table. |
| make a request to ask for something formally ・I'd like to make a request for some time off next week. |
| make a plan to create a strategy or outline for achieving a goal ・Let's make a plan for our vacation itinerary. |
| make an appointment to arrange a meeting or visit at a specific time ・I need to make an appointment with the doctor. |
| make a list to create a written or mental inventory of items or tasks ・I need to make a list of groceries to buy. |
| make a statement to express an opinion or convey a message ・Her fashion choices always make a statement. |
| make a suggestion to offer an idea or proposal ・I'd like to make a suggestion for our next project. |
| make a wish to express a desire or hope ・Make a wish before you blow out the candles. |
| make progress to advance or improve in a particular endeavor ・We've been working hard and are making progress on the project. |
| make an effort to try hard to do something ・She always makes an effort to be on time for meetings. |
| make a mess to create an untidy or dirty situation ・The children made a mess in the living room. |
| make trouble to cause problems or difficulties ・I didn't mean to make trouble; it was just a misunderstanding. |
| make money to earn a profit or income ・Investing wisely can help you make money. |
| make a living to earn enough money to support yourself ・He makes a living as a freelance writer. |
| make friends to form new friendships ・She's always eager to make friends and enjoys meeting new people. |
| make sense to be logical or understandable ・Your explanation doesn't make sense. |
| make sure to check that something is done correctly ・Make sure you lock the door when you leave. |
| make time to allocate a period of time for something ・It's essential to make time for self-care and relaxation. |
| make room to create space for something ・Can you make room for one more person at the table? |
| make the bed to arrange the sheets, blankets, and pillows neatly on a bed ・I'll make the bed before we leave the hotel. |
| make coffee to prepare coffee ・Her mother made coffe for us. |
| make a toast to raise a glass and express good wishes before drinking ・Let's make a toast to the newlyweds. |
| make a move to take action to do something ・It’s time to make a move if you want to catch that train. |