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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The WiiM Sound Lite makes for a suitable bedroom or study speakers and has enough power thanks to 100W peak output.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Kelce will be featured in Sleep Number’s national advertising campaigns, including TV commercials and digital content made for social platforms and other channels.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
But the emergence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as an anti-constitutional and ongoing threat to the rule of law in the United States has made for an unprecedented dynamic at play as potential World Cup visitors must assess a new level of risk to attend.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Neat or squalid, these apartments reflect the compromised lives these men have made for themselves.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Kelce will be featured in Sleep Number’s national advertising campaigns, including TV commercials and digital content made for social platforms and other channels.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
But the emergence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as an anti-constitutional and ongoing threat to the rule of law in the United States has made for an unprecedented dynamic at play as potential World Cup visitors must assess a new level of risk to attend.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Neat or squalid, these apartments reflect the compromised lives these men have made for themselves.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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