make for
Britishverb
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to head towards, esp in haste
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to prepare to attack
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to help to bring about
your cooperation will make for the success of our project
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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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Go toward, as in They turned around and made for home . This usage originated in the late 1500s, but was not widely used until the 1800s. Also see made for .
Example Sentences
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From here, Netflix faces difficult decisions that could make for a more difficult narrative for investors, according to the Wells Fargo analysts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The locations, especially as photographed here by cinematographer Leo Zhang, make for a crafty way of classing up a low-budget feature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“So what did your wife make for you when you came back home?” she asked, trying to lighten the mood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
This will make for a cooler feeling spell of weather at times.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
It was about as long as Stuart was high, and Stuart suddenly thought what a fine sweet-smelling bed it would make for him.
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
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