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

The Juneteenth recipes below span smoky mains, fresh sides, red drinks, and celebratory desserts—all made for gathering with family and friends. —Nicole A. Taylor, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 May 2026

Esteban is a black hole that sucks out all the air from the space around anyone in his midst; Bardem’s perpetually alpha aura makes for a great match to the material. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2026

Once secured, the group made their way up to the home gym, where the Technogym equipment made for good photo shoot props. —Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 17 May 2026

Constant correction only makes for an atmosphere of surveillance and nitpickiness. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

Rhymes for make for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore