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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This may be less accurate for Denmark as a whole, which does not match Copenhagen’s high bicycle usage, but the city is literally made for bicycles.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 1 July 2025
Cats prefer to sleep on left side The Internet was made for cats, especially YouTube, which features millions of videos of varying quality, documenting the crazy antics of our furry feline friends.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
An item that’s large, sturdy and is made for organizational purposes will be priced higher.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Frick was a friend of Ruth, Maris Jr. says, and created two separate home run records, although no such distinction was made for other records set during the longer season.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 1 July 2025
Cats prefer to sleep on left side The Internet was made for cats, especially YouTube, which features millions of videos of varying quality, documenting the crazy antics of our furry feline friends.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
An item that’s large, sturdy and is made for organizational purposes will be priced higher.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Frick was a friend of Ruth, Maris Jr. says, and created two separate home run records, although no such distinction was made for other records set during the longer season.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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