A11K

Make

UK /["/meɪk/","/meɪks/","/meɪd/","/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/"]/US /["/meɪk/","/meɪks/","/meɪd/","/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to create or prepare something by combining materials or putting parts together

In simple words: to create or build something

Examples

I want to make a cake for your birthday.
Can you make a picture with these colors?
They plan to make a movie together.
You need to make sure you finish your homework.
She decided to make a new friend at school.

Usage notes

Commonly used in everyday situations. Avoid using in highly formal writing; instead, use 'create' or 'produce'.

Grammar pattern

make + object

Memory hint

Think of 'make' as 'making' something new, like a cake!

Collocations

make a decision
make a choice
make an effort
make a phone call
make a plan

Synonyms

create
build
produce
construct
fabricate

Antonyms

destroy
break
lose

Common mistakes

Confused with 'do' in phrases, e.g., 'make a mistake' vs 'do a mistake'
Incorrect object usage, e.g., 'make a decision' vs 'make decision'
Using 'make' with inanimate objects when 'create' is more suitable