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make for



Definitions

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

Example Sentences

Enough to make for a sensational story. 



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