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

While the fear of super teams made for an uncertain future, Miller, who played lacrosse at Concordia University Chicago before graduating in 2023, appeared happy enough to be able to put together a team, period. —Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

Consisting of the perfectly oversized tee and bike shorts, this sporty set was made for long-haul flights and on-the-go workouts. —Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 24 May 2026

Like a Southern twist on Shepherd’s Pie, this oh-so-cozy casserole was made for easy, slow Sunday suppers. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 24 May 2026

Combined, these help make for more responsive and smooth gameplay, as the Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur technology will help further reduce screen tearing, ghosting, and motion blur for an incredibly immersive experience. —George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026

Rhymes for make for

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