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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Psst, these make for unique and thoughtful presents.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Often called instinctive parenting, people who use this parenting style trust their intuition and gut feelings, often drawing from their own experiences to determine what choices to make for their own children.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
Overall, the audience score is more favorable, with many enjoying it more than the first installment, praising it for not overexplaining the lore of the game and that it's clearly made for fans.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Even independent dramatic features made without overbearing producers are often directed no more originally than ones made for TV.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Often called instinctive parenting, people who use this parenting style trust their intuition and gut feelings, often drawing from their own experiences to determine what choices to make for their own children.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
Overall, the audience score is more favorable, with many enjoying it more than the first installment, praising it for not overexplaining the lore of the game and that it's clearly made for fans.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Even independent dramatic features made without overbearing producers are often directed no more originally than ones made for TV.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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