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Make

🇬🇧 UK /["/meɪk/","/meɪks/","/meɪd/","/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/meɪk/","/meɪks/","/meɪd/","/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Make

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

In simple words: to create or build something

Make in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Make

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!

Related words

Collocations with Make

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

Synonyms for Make

• create
• build
• produce
• construct
• fabricate

Opposites of Make

• destroy
• break
• lose

Common mistakes with Make

• 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

Frequently asked questions about Make

What does Make mean?

to create or build something

What is the definition of Make?

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

How do you use Make in a sentence?

I want to make a cake for your birthday.

Can you give another example of Make?

Can you make a picture with these colors?

What are synonyms for Make?

Common alternatives include create, build, produce, construct, fabricate.

What is the opposite of Make?

Opposite meanings include destroy, break, lose.

What words go with Make?

It commonly pairs with make a decision, make a choice, make an effort, make a phone call, make a plan.

What are common mistakes when using Make?

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

How do you pronounce Make?

US: /["/meɪk/","/meɪks/","/meɪd/","/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/meɪk/","/meɪks/","/meɪd/","/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Make?

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

What CEFR level is Make?

"Make" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.