make for
phrasal verb
made for; making for; makes for
1
: to go toward (a place) quickly
Everyone made for the exit as soon as the show was over.
After he left the office he made straight for home.
2
: to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely
Courtesy makes for safer driving.
Examples of make for in a Sentence
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The report makes for ominous reading for those accustomed to the comfort and stability of the neoliberal orthodoxy.
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Jonathan Mahler Edoardo Ballerini Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
During an eclipse, that makes for a perfect fit, with the moon obscuring the entire body of the sun, while allowing the solar fires to flare out on all sides.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
Too many fruits on a branch make for small fruits overall.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
The story of 4Chan makes for a fascinating chapter in the evolution of Internet culture.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
The pump bottle, unique among the nipple creams featured here, makes for easy, mess-free application — particularly appreciated when pumping or feeding on the go.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
Longtime friend Gina McGee Saenz of Fort Worth said helping youth is what Jackson was made for.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
The glamour of the Amalfi Coast, Dickie’s impeccable tailoring, and the aim of Tom’s deceptions—insinuating himself into Dickie’s life and ultimately taking it, in more ways than one—made for a satisfying thriller with a rare sense of style.
—The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
The best part about Verma Farms’ CBD oil collection are the amazing flavors that make for a sweet, tropical experience.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Jonathan Mahler Edoardo Ballerini Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
During an eclipse, that makes for a perfect fit, with the moon obscuring the entire body of the sun, while allowing the solar fires to flare out on all sides.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
Too many fruits on a branch make for small fruits overall.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
The story of 4Chan makes for a fascinating chapter in the evolution of Internet culture.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
The pump bottle, unique among the nipple creams featured here, makes for easy, mess-free application — particularly appreciated when pumping or feeding on the go.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
Longtime friend Gina McGee Saenz of Fort Worth said helping youth is what Jackson was made for.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
The glamour of the Amalfi Coast, Dickie’s impeccable tailoring, and the aim of Tom’s deceptions—insinuating himself into Dickie’s life and ultimately taking it, in more ways than one—made for a satisfying thriller with a rare sense of style.
—The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
The best part about Verma Farms’ CBD oil collection are the amazing flavors that make for a sweet, tropical experience.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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