make for

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Out back, a circular saltwater pool faces the mountains, along with a fire pit made for stargazing. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

But bartender and manager Ashley Gilliford said the energy around the dagger has made for some uncanny situations at the bar. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Also, their cylindrical shape really does make for tidy fridge storage. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Espresso brown is a deeper, sexier take on nudes for winter, while plum makes for an elegant pedicure that feels unexpected. — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for make for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore