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

That includes everything from video editing tools, productivity apps, and the GeForce Now service for streaming graphics-intensive games made for PC. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Birdies for Brain Health will continue to grow in 2027 with donations made for each birdie recorded by golfers at FedEx Cup Playoffs and PGA Tour signature events. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

But in the meantime, before all these cosmic, life-and-death questions can be answered, this episode of Lanterns makes for a meaningful memorial to a deeply imperfect hero. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

After seasons of corsets, miniskirts and head-to-toe designer ensembles, a gingham polo dress and a $40 tank make for a rather casual start to 2026. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for make for

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