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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At first, it just looks like a mass of scribbles, but then I make out the crooked, wobbly letters that spell Boo.

From Literature

Meadowlark flips over and mutters something I can’t make out and hugs a pillow to her chest, but she doesn’t open her eyes.

From Literature

It layered his skin enough so he could just make out the outline of his body, rendering him not quite invisible.

From Literature

Many of the items now live in neat squares made out of masking tape on the shop floor.

From BBC

Daniel inched closer to the thing in the smoke, and at last Akira was able to make out what it was.

From Literature