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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All the extras make for a lot of nooks and crannies for any leaky food or spilled beer to get into.
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Viewing records make for nice headlines but wider distribution also mean big business.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Known for its ease and sturdiness, this record player makes for a great addition.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, on Reddit, some say removing chickpeas’ outer layer helps improve their texture, making for smoother hummus or falafel, for example.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Viewing records make for nice headlines but wider distribution also mean big business.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Known for its ease and sturdiness, this record player makes for a great addition.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, on Reddit, some say removing chickpeas’ outer layer helps improve their texture, making for smoother hummus or falafel, for example.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 2025.
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