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.
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His lack of flexibility could make for a relatively low ceiling.
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Most have a traditional nomad tent pitched up in their private backyard, which, with a wood stove and comfy couch, makes for a cozy lounge area.
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Create an Ant Repellent Orange peels can make for excellent natural ant repellents.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The Navy did not respond to four requests the Union-Tribune made for a briefing, likely due to the ongoing war with Iran.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Most have a traditional nomad tent pitched up in their private backyard, which, with a wood stove and comfy couch, makes for a cozy lounge area.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Create an Ant Repellent Orange peels can make for excellent natural ant repellents.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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