nounπShareBrand or kind; model."What make of car do you drive?"typeitembusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareManner or style of construction (style of how a thing is made); form."The architect's design showcased a unique make of building, blending modern and traditional elements. "stylearchitectureappearancestructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOrigin (of a manufactured article); manufacture; production."The camera was of German make."industrybusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person's character or disposition."His make was quiet and thoughtful, which made him a good listener in class. "charactermindpersonbeingattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or process of making something, especially in industrial manufacturing."The factory's main make is computer components. "industryprocessmachineworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareQuantity produced, especially of materials."The factory's daily make of widgets was 500. "materialindustrybusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA software utility for automatically building large applications, or an implementation of this utility."The school used a powerful make to automate the process of creating student schedules. "computingutilitytechnologytechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIdentification or recognition (of identity), especially from police records or evidence."The police used the suspect's fingerprints as a make to identify him. "policelawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in phrase "easy make") Past, present or future target of seduction (usually female)."He considered her a likely easy make at the school dance. "sexhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA promotion."The teacher's make was a promotion to head of the department. "jobbusinessachievementpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA home-made project"My sister's make was a beautiful, handcrafted quilt. "artmaterialitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTurn to declare the trump for a hand (in bridge), or to shuffle the cards."Before the final hand of bridge, the player made a skillful trump. "gameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA made basket."The basketball player made a basket during the game. "materialutensilitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe closing of an electrical circuit."The electrician made the circuit, completing the power to the classroom lights. "electronicstechnicalelectricphysicsenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create."The children made a beautiful picture of their family at school. "actionprocessworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave, to act."He made as if to punch him, but they both laughed and shook hands."actioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tend; to contribute; to have effect; with for or against."The new teacher's methods made a big difference in the students' understanding of math. "outcometendencyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo constitute."One swallow does not a summer make."languageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add up to, have a sum of."Two and four make six."mathamountessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(construed with of, typically interrogative) To interpret."I donβt know what to make of it."languagelinguisticscommunicationwordmindphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually stressed) To bring into success."She married into wealth and so has it made."achievementbusinessjobeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(ditransitive, second object is an adjective or participle) To cause to be."Did I make myself heard?"actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to appear to be; to represent as."The brochure makes the company appear very successful. "appearancelanguageactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(ditransitive, second object is a verb) To cause (to do something); to compel (to do something)."I was made to feel like a criminal."actionlanguageabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(ditransitive, second object is a verb, can be stressed for emphasis or clarity) To force to do."Donβt let them make you suffer."actionlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(ditransitive, of a fact) To indicate or suggest to be."His past mistakes donβt make him a bad person."languagestatementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a bed) To cover neatly with bedclothes."Before going to bed, she made her bed neatly. "utilityworkbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(law enforcement) To recognise, identify, spot."The police officer made the suspect in the robbery. "policelawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrive at a destination, usually at or by a certain time."We should make Cincinnati by 7 tonight."timeplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo proceed (in a direction)."The hikers made towards the summit. "directionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover (a given distance) by travelling."The students made the long walk to school. "directionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move at (a speed)."The ship could make 20 knots an hour in calm seas."vehicletrafficessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo appoint; to name."The principal made Sarah the student council president. "governmentpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo induct into the Mafia or a similar organization (as a made man)."The powerful crime boss made the young man a member of the organization. "grouporganizationcultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defecate or urinate."The dog made in the backyard. "physiologybodysexfunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo earn, to gain (money, points, membership or status)."My part-time job makes me extra money for school supplies. "businesseconomyfinancejobachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pay, to cover (an expense); chiefly used after expressions of inability."My parents couldn't make the $500 down payment on the new car, so they had to rent instead. "financebusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compose verses; to write poetry; to versify."The student will make a poem about her grandmother's garden. "literaturewritinglanguageartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enact; to establish."The school board made new rules about student behavior. "politicsgovernmentlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo develop into; to prove to be."Her hard work in the classroom made her a top student. "outcomeachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form or formulate in the mind."made a questionable decision"mindactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform a feat."make a leap"achievementactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gain sufficient audience to warrant its existence."The new online tutoring service made it because many students signed up. "mediaentertainmentbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in the phrase to meddle or make."My neighbor likes to make trouble by constantly complaining about the noise from our children's games. "actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo increase; to augment; to accrue."The company's profits made a significant increase this quarter. "amountbusinessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be engaged or concerned in."My sister is making plans for the upcoming family reunion. "actionworkprocessbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to be (in a specified place), used after a subjective what."What makes my brother happy is playing video games. "languagegrammaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take the virginity of.sexactionbodyhumanpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sexual intercourse with."He made her pregnant, which caused problems at school and at home. "sexbodyactionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMate; a spouse or companion; a match."My new make is a great friend at school. "familypersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA halfpenny."My grandmother gave me a make for finding her lost keys. "amounteconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn agricultural tool resembling a scythe, used to cut (harvest) certain plants such as peas, reeds, or tares."The farmer used a sharp make to harvest the peas. "agricultureutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading