make of

phrasal verb

made of; making of; makes of

: to have or form an opinion about (something or someone)

What do you make of this message?

I can't make anything of it at all.

I don't know what to make of her behavior.

He's a strange guy. I don't know quite what to make of him.

Examples of make of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The insoles are made of cushiony memory foam that has kept reviewers’ feet comfortable on consecutive 10-mile amusement park days and other ambitious excursions. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024

Clark's Legacy is Perfect For Disney+ Clark's talent and career success are the stuff Disney dreams are made of. —Kristina Behr, Parents, 11 May 2024

Of that, about 100,000 pieces were made of lead, totaling more than 1 ton of lead lost in the lakes. —John Myers, Twin Cities, 11 May 2024

The rings are made of platinum with a full circle of diamonds. —Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024

According to Scott Keatley, RD, co-owner of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy, traditional bubble tea pearls are made of tapioca, which is a starch extracted from cassava, a root vegetable. —Korin Miller, Health, 9 May 2024

Weight Capacity Generally speaking, less expensive kitchen carts are made of lightweight materials, such as plastic, and will not be able to hold a lot of weight. —Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024

The main furnace was shaped like an almond and made of bricks, archaeologists said. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024

The Siesta is made of recycled polyester throughout, with a polyester filling. —Scott Gilbertson Gear Team, WIRED, 28 Apr. 2024