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 The song makes clear that while Jake Shane might not be this generation’s Truman Capote, Troye Sivan certainly isn’t either. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026 Through their relationship, New York Zakat Inc benefits from the services of a professional grant-making staff of one of the largest philanthropic organizations in New York City. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026 Despite seeking international support and launching a new military offensive, Saudi Arabia faces a conflict with no clear endgame, as fragmented allies and unresolved regional tensions make a lasting solution hard to achieve. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026 Voluntary commitments will not be enough, the group argues, and the task force should make specific recommendations to Congress. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make

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The three colors are mixed in different combinations and ratios, producing 16 different shades.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
In particular, genes involved in the function of Jonathan's mitochondria -- which are structures inside cells that produce energy -- appeared similar to those from a 5-year-old tortoise named Hatchling.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of produce

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The problem, Snegovaya said, is that achieving military autonomy for Europe and Ukraine is extremely difficult in the short term, and Europe has been slow to develop the necessary capabilities.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, second-unit director Peter Ramsey worked alongside stunt performers, with some creature interactions achieved through surprisingly simple physical stand-ins.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of achieve

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For a government overseeing a population dominated by mobile expats, that created a lot of uncertainty in terms of establishing an economic base that can support a welfare system and basic state infrastructure.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
The working group of administrators and Greek life representatives created action plans for each chapter to resume operations in fall 2018 based on a blind review of their previous four years.

— Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of create

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While eliminating progressive programs, Walls said the state should fulfill its obligation to fully and equally fund all public schools.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
The perfecting statement and requested cure The notice must explicitly state that it is served to fulfill the procedural prerequisite for pursuing the statutory civil remedy.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of fulfill

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When the drummer was compelled the leave the stage Thursday in Tulsa, there was some confusion during an approximate 25-minute break before the music resumed with Journey’s drum tech, Steve Toomey, taking over.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The Fifth Amendment generally protects government employees from having statements that are compelled under threat of losing their jobs used against them in a criminal prosecution.

— Matt Peterson,Luke Fountain, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

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Within an hour, the incident was estimated at about 35 acres, including various spot fires that erupted as winds pushed the flames forward.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
And Gartner estimates that 80% of neocloud providers will cease independent operations by 2030 because their revenues won’t cover their outgoings.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of estimate

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The Biden administration built it back and set a goal of admitting 125,000 refugees during the final year of his term.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Deppert built seats in a barn to accommodate about 100 people and sold tickets for less than the Wolverines charged for entry into Recreation Park.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of build

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The shop claimed to have reached out to clear the air, however that air does not seem to be getting any clearer.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
One of the other things that Claude noticed was that these array of associated reverse transcriptases seem to be isolated to jumbo phages, which have very large genomes for bacteriophage.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026