MAKE IT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

make it

phrase

Definition of make it

as in succeed

to reach a desired level of accomplishment His parents convinced him that he could make it in anything he chose to do if he worked hard enough.

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Recent Examples of make it That footage literally not been seen again by Richard Stanley and the few people that made it. — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 In that same time, the New York Mets have been to the playoffs four times, won a division title, and made it to a World Series. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026 Ellen, however, is more concerned with Brian and Murtagh (Rory Alexander), who is also on the run with them, making it out alive than any oath. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026 Star running back Christian McCaffrey didn't make it to the game but heard positive reports from his teammates. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make it

Recent Examples of Synonyms for make it

Phrase

If using a Satsuma, peel it by hand, remove any particularly thick, stringy bits or pieces of pith, and then cut it into similar shapes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
My interest came from learning folk songs, memorable stories passed down over the generations in an oral sense before the American music business cut it up and started handing out ownership of copyrights and publishing.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cut it

Phrase

This Rams team was talented enough to get there before adding Garrett and Donald.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Reds center fielder Dane Myers came sprinting in to try to make a diving catch in front of him, but couldn’t get there in time and missed the ball completely.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of get there

Phrase

After spending 26 years trying to get somewhere, this copy won’t be going back in the mail.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Some are predicting that Colorado defenseman Cale Makar will get somewhere in the $18 million to $20 million range before the start of September’s training camps.

— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2026

Definition of get somewhere

Phrase

Giamatti makes Jerry ferocious but not monstruous, a man who certainly likes barking orders at various underlings but loves making good theater even more.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Lawrence made good on his first chance, pumping his arms when his birdie putt dropped.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026