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.
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This butter colorway keeps things light-hearted, even in the dregs of winter, and the colorway’s additional discount makes for a special treat at checkout.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
My editor also discovered that Tecti makes for a great fidget toy, too!
—Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
Plus, the pull loop at the heel makes for a seamless slip on and off—perfect for TSA check.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
Women still only make 80% of what a man makes for the same full-time job.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
My editor also discovered that Tecti makes for a great fidget toy, too!
—Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
Plus, the pull loop at the heel makes for a seamless slip on and off—perfect for TSA check.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
Women still only make 80% of what a man makes for the same full-time job.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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