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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That makes for some interesting storytelling opportunities.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Freshen Cat Litter A stinky litter box does not make for a pleasant home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
The National Weather Service said that light lake-effect snow showers moving through western Pennsylvania can make for slick surfaces on roadways as early-morning temperatures have dropped into the 20s.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The one-of-a-kind ZR1X Chevy made for America’s 250th anniversary next year is part of a group of Chevys called the Stars & Steel Collection.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Freshen Cat Litter A stinky litter box does not make for a pleasant home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
The National Weather Service said that light lake-effect snow showers moving through western Pennsylvania can make for slick surfaces on roadways as early-morning temperatures have dropped into the 20s.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The one-of-a-kind ZR1X Chevy made for America’s 250th anniversary next year is part of a group of Chevys called the Stars & Steel Collection.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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