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US/meɪk/
UK/meɪk/
to create, build or produce something
In context
My mother likes to make a cake for every family birthday.
We need to make a decision about the new project today.
Loud music can make it impossible for me to concentrate.
Words that go with make
verb + noun
- make a decisionIt took her a week to make a decision.
- make a mistakeEveryone makes a mistake sometimes when learning a language.
- make moneyHe makes money by selling handmade furniture online.
- make progressThe students are making progress in their writing.
- make up your mindI cannot make up your mind for you.
verb + adjective
- make sureMake sure you lock the door before you leave.
- make someone happyA short message can make someone happy for the whole day.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I did a mistake in the test.Correct: I made a mistake in the test.
Incorrect:
She made me to wait for an hour.Correct: She made me wait for an hour.