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

That may still be the case in the coming weeks, but the second episode of HBO’s Lanterns makes for a fairly solid (if simple and straightforward) follow-up with some wildly entertaining moments. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

The overnight lows will fall to the low and mid-60s, making for noticeably cooler nights. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

After connecting from 69 yards earlier in the night, Harrison Butler’s back-to-back misses — a doinked extra point from 42 after a holding penalty and a push in the fourth quarter from 43 — made for the difference. — Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

Her brand-strategy background, paired with Ennismore’s hotel know-how (Luura is part of its Morgans Originals collection), makes for a pretty compelling combination. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for make for

• albacore
• alongshore
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• anymore
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• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
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• heretofore