make it
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Also, make it to . Reach a certain point or goal, as in Do you think she'll make it to graduation? or We finally made it to Chicago . [c. 1900]
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Succeed; also, win acceptance. For example, When he won the prize he realized he'd finally made it , or Jane longed to make it with the crowd from Society Hill . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]
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Also, make it with . Have sexual intercourse, as in Tom bragged that he'd made it with Sue last night . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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Recent advancements from Nvidia could make it easier for quantum companies to achieve commercial milestones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Having a clearer baseline will make it easier to recognize unusual patterns that might be caused by biological processes.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
“Through the shows, maybe we are bringing up awareness of certain issues. Just say you were mad because you didn’t make it to the show.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
"There's real fear. Even if you get there, can you make it work?"
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
I couldn’t believe she wasn’t going to make it.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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