MAKE Synonyms: 494 Similar and Opposite Words

make

verb

ˈmāk

Definition of make

as in to produce

to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials will you help me make the dough for the cookies?

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as in to achieve

to obtain (as a goal) through effort we finally made it!

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as in to create

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the cats made quite a disturbance when they knocked the Christmas tree over

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as in to fulfill

to carry through (as a process) to completion one person from each department will be asked to make a short presentation at the meeting

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as in to compel

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure made him do all the work while everyone else just lounged around

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as in to estimate

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement I make that to be about six feet long

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as in to build

to form by putting together parts or materials make a model airplane

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as in to seem

to give the impression of being the family made merry despite their financial worries

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as in to head

to go on a specified course or in a certain direction the baby made straight for the toy lying on the rug

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as in to enact

to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action the legislature failed to make any new laws last session

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as in to earn

to receive as return for effort I make considerably more money now than I did when I first started working here

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as in to understand

to have a clear idea of what do you make of the latest information?

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as in to shut

chiefly dialect to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening make the gate when ye leave

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Recent Examples of make Under Salt Marsh comes from creator, writer and director Claire Oakley, and is made by Little Door Productions in association with Sky Studios. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Ask who owns what, adjust the timeline, and make one practical fix before momentum turns messy. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026 Their affection feels genuine, which makes the fault lines beneath it more troubling. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 And a movie that does not get made this year may never get made at all. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make

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Finite’s founder, Amy Gardner, has producing credits on the likes of And Then Come the Nightjars, La Bohème, Honeytrap, and My House, and worked on the stage productions of Nuclear Children and The Joy of Text.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Giske added that previous trips to Haugesund had produced partnerships the company had not originally anticipated.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of produce

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The team achieved 10 times better performance than GNSS systems, with a one nautical mile of positioning accuracy.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Kusama also achieved something that has eluded other artists who were co-opted by commerce and converted avant-garde energies into branding, including Warhol, Haring, Koons, and Murakami.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieve

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Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of create

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During the holidays, that could mean repositioning inventory as demand shifts, identifying supplier or transportation delays sooner, or dynamically finding the fastest and most cost-effective way to fulfill an order when conditions change.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Rather than chasing virality and social media hits, Obeid advises restaurants to focus deeper on creating businesses that fulfill a need for the community around them.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfill

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Washington also opposed another streaming regulation, known as Bill 109, passed in Quebec last December, which compels streaming platforms to prioritize French-language content.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
His contention for his sixth-ever PGA Tour title compelled golf writer Paul Hodowanic to follow Woodland during Saturday’s 18 holes.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of compel

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Gates officially open Monday, August 31, but just over half of the attendees will arrive earlier to build the big art installations and other features of the temporary city.

— Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
Netflix long vowed to build growth rather than buy it, but more recently it's gotten a taste for M&A.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of build

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In recent weeks, Warsh’s and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s approaches to recent market moves increasingly seem to be at odds with each other.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Its reinvention has been a remarkable one, and for now, investors seem to be embracing the new direction.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026