make of

phrasal verb

made of; making of; makes of

: to have or form an opinion about (something or someone)

What do you make of this message?

I can't make anything of it at all.

I don't know what to make of her behavior.

He's a strange guy. I don't know quite what to make of him.

Examples of make of in a Sentence

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During the nonsurgical procedure, a provider places small surgical threads made of materials that can be absorbed by the body in a few months, including poly lactic-co-glycolic acid, polydioxanone, polyglycolic acid, and poly-L-lactic acid, under a patient’s skin. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Apr. 2024

The current boat launch, which provides access to Lake Superior, is made of timber and has deteriorated over the years, according to documents. —Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024

John Scott even insisted that the bathtubs be made of lead for better thermal insulation. —Rachel Lance, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024

They’re made of upcycled cork and have a knitted compression material, their signature hugflex™, on top. —Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024

This best-selling pair is lightweight and made of a quick-dry, waterproof fabric that’s meant to go the distance with you, climb any mountain, and cross any stream. —Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024

That includes the evolution of supermassive black holes, the life cycle of stars, and what exoplanets – worlds beyond our solar system– are made of. —Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024

Sales of the one-ounce bars, which are made of 24-karat gold began last October. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024

But Take Note These are made of canvas and leather, which typically aren’t super breathable. —Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024