make

/meɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to create or bring into existence something, especially as a result of skill or imagination.

“She spent all day making a beautiful painting.”

2. verb

to cause or bring about something.

“The rain made the roads slippery.”

3. verb

to manufacture or assemble something.

“The company will make the new car model next year.”

4. noun

the act of creating or bringing something into existence.

“The artist’s latest make is a sculpture.”

5. noun

a quantity or amount of something.

“He made a small make of progress this week.”

6. noun

a person or thing that makes something.

“The make of the new restaurant is excellent.”

7. verb (transitive)

to appoint or elect someone to a position.

“The company will make her the new CEO.”

8. verb (transitive)

to win or gain something in a game or competition.

“He made the winning goal in the soccer match.”

Synonyms

  • build
  • construct
  • create
  • manufacture

Antonyms

  • demolish
  • destroy