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make for |
1. v. To set out to go (somewhere); to move towards. |
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2. v. To tend to produce or result in. |
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3. v. (idiomatic, rare) To confirm, favour, strengthen (an opinion, theory, etc.). |
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I made this picture for my Dad. |
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make |
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1. v. To create. |
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2. v. To build, construct, or produce. |
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We made a bird feeder for our yard. |
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I'll make a man out of him yet. |
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3. v. To write or compose. |
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for |
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1. conj. (dated) Because. |
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2. prep. Towards. |
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The astronauts headed for the moon. |
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3. prep. Directed at, intended to belong to. |
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I have something for you. |
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