English Explanatory Dictionary

make do

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).
  2. To put into action.
  3. To use for one's purpose something worn, defective, or intended for another purpose.

Pronunciation

En-au-make do.ogg

Word forms

make do makes do making do made do

Related words

eke out get by settle for

Derived words

make-do make it do or do without make do and mend
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