English Explanatory Dictionary

make for

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To set out to go (somewhere); to move towards.
  2. To tend to produce or result in.
  3. To identify; to connect.
  4. To confirm, favour, strengthen (an opinion, theory, etc.).
  5. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make, for.

Pronunciation

En-au-make for.ogg

Word forms

make for makes for making for made for

Synonyms

head for
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