Cool MateMeaning of Made out to
Indicates the person or entity for which something (like a check) is intended.
In simple words: Written or directed to someone specific.
Made out to in a sentence
- The check was made out to Jennifer Smith.
- Please ensure the invoice is made out to the right company.
- I made out the letter to my best friend.
- The donation was made out to the local charity.
How to use Made out to
Commonly used in the context of checks or formal documents. Avoid in informal conversations about non-document topics.
Grammar pattern
made out to + object
Memory hint
Think of 'making out' a check, where you write who it's for.
Related words
Collocations with Made out to
- made out to a specific person
- made out to cash
- made out to company
- made out to a group
- made out to yourself
Synonyms for Made out to
- addressed to
- directed to
- written to
Common mistakes with Made out to
- Confusing with 'made for' - 'made out to' is for addressing or indicating direction.
- Using with uncountable nouns incorrectly - 'made out to' typically requires a specific object.
Made out to appears in
Made out to in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مكتوب باسم
مكتوب أو موجه لشخص معين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কাকে দেওয়া হয়েছে
নির্দিষ্ট কোনো ব্যক্তি বা প্রতিষ্ঠানের নামে লেখা বা নির্দেশিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Ausgestellt auf
An jemanden Bestimmtes gerichtet oder ausgestellt.
- SpanishEspañol
Emitido a nombre de
Escrito o dirigido a alguien específico.
- Persianفارسی
به نامِ ... نوشته شده
برای یه شخص خاص نوشته شده یا به سمتش هدایت شده.
- FrenchFrançais
Fait à l'ordre de
Écrit ou adressé à quelqu'un de spécifique.
- Hindiहिन्दी
के नाम से बनाया गया
किसी खास व्यक्ति या संस्था के नाम पर लिखा या निर्देशित किया गया।
- ItalianItaliano
Intestato a
Scritto o indirizzato a qualcuno di specifico.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Feito para, Preenchido em nome de
Escrito ou direcionado a alguém específico.
- RussianРусский
Выписан на имя
Написано или адресовано конкретному человеку.
- Urduاردو
کے نام سے منسوب
کسی خاص شخص کے نام لکھا ہوا یا اس کی طرف سے۔
- Chinese中文
开给（某人）
写给或指定给某人。
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Frequently asked questions about Made out to
What does Made out to mean?
Written or directed to someone specific.
What is the definition of Made out to?
Indicates the person or entity for which something (like a check) is intended.
How do you use Made out to in a sentence?
The check was made out to Jennifer Smith.
Can you give another example of Made out to?
Please ensure the invoice is made out to the right company.
What are synonyms for Made out to?
Common alternatives include addressed to, directed to, written to.
What words go with Made out to?
It commonly pairs with made out to a specific person, made out to cash, made out to company, made out to a group, made out to yourself.
What are common mistakes when using Made out to?
Confusing with 'made for' - 'made out to' is for addressing or indicating direction. Using with uncountable nouns incorrectly - 'made out to' typically requires a specific object.
How do you pronounce Made out to?
US: //meɪd aʊt tu//, UK: //meɪd aʊt tuː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Made out to?
Commonly used in the context of checks or formal documents. Avoid in informal conversations about non-document topics.