Definitions

make out

VERB

see, recognize

Synonyms

WEAK

detect discern discover distinguish espy notice observe perceive remark

VERB

understand

Synonyms

WEAK

accept catch collect compass comprehend conclude decipher deduce deduct derive dig fathom follow gather grasp infer judge perceive realize recognize see take in work out

Antonyms

WEAK

misconceive misunderstand

VERB

get by, succeed

Synonyms

WEAK

accomplish achieve do do well enough endure fare flourish get along get on manage muddle through prosper score thrive

Antonyms

WEAK

fail

Example Sentences

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Instead we made out the bulk of a large canvas-roofed army truck.

From Literature

I couldn’t quite make out what they were saying, or what it was, but I was busy at the sink by now, and not paying much attention.

From Literature

Flopears wore a patchwork shirt made out of old Bull Durham sacks.

From Literature

Torak couldn’t make out what she was saying, but to his dismay, others drew closer to listen.

From Literature

I can make out the white house number, a little, but otherwise the dark makes the whole street unfamiliar.

From Literature