make for


verb(intr, preposition)
  1. to head towards, esp in haste

  2. to prepare to attack

  1. to help to bring about: your cooperation will make for the success of our project

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Other Idioms and Phrases with make for

make for

Have or cause to have a particular effect; also, help promote or further. For example, That letter of yours will make for hard feelings in the family, or This system makes for better communication. [Early 1500s]

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