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.
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Its beautiful white flowers make for an elegant addition to any yard.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 June 2026
The former make for an easy snack (carnal or cuisine), while the latter are an even more fleeting annoyance.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 June 2026
How To Deep Clean Marble Countertops For deep cleaning your marble countertops, Scheck recommends sticking to the gentle cleaners made for natural stone, and just take a little extra time with your cleaning routine.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Its beautiful white flowers make for an elegant addition to any yard.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for make for
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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