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 ballpark’s retractable roof made for a safe and easy environment to create the ice.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
White denim feels like a suitable new year palette cleanser, making for a clean, classic ’fit.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
In summer, the stunning outdoor pool makes for a wonderful place for the whole family to spend an afternoon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026
That market takes place under the W/X freeway, however, which makes for a much drier affair.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
White denim feels like a suitable new year palette cleanser, making for a clean, classic ’fit.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
In summer, the stunning outdoor pool makes for a wonderful place for the whole family to spend an afternoon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026
That market takes place under the W/X freeway, however, which makes for a much drier affair.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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