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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Combining Mings and Torres would make for one of the world’s most complete players.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Textiles and artwork infuse the space with pops of color, making for a playful setting that both adults and kids will enjoy.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
So there’s an incredible amount of people who want to help us get the movie made for a variety of reasons.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 May 2025
Santa Juana makes for an appealingly plucky heroine, and Richard Harmon has some very funny moments as one of Stefani’s snarky cousins.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Textiles and artwork infuse the space with pops of color, making for a playful setting that both adults and kids will enjoy.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
So there’s an incredible amount of people who want to help us get the movie made for a variety of reasons.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 May 2025
Santa Juana makes for an appealingly plucky heroine, and Richard Harmon has some very funny moments as one of Stefani’s snarky cousins.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for make for
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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