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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Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
OrthoComfort Wide-Width Leather Winter Ankle Boots For wide-foot shoppers, these ankle boots are made for you.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
But her agent at GSE Worldwide represents all three of the other FP Movement tennis players, Sloane Stephens, Danielle Collins, and Sofia Kenin, which made for an easy and obvious transition.
—Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Jessica Simpson‘s boots are made for walkin’… straight to Independent Artist Group, where the singer, actress, entrepreneur and author has signed on for representation.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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