make a go

VERB

thrive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloom blossom boom develop flourish grow mushroom prosper shine succeed

STRONG

advance arrive batten burgeon increase progress radiate rise score wax

WEAK

bear fruit get ahead get fat get on get places get there grow rich shoot up turn out well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease decrease fail halt lessen lose shrink shrivel stop stunt wither

STRONG

decline recede retreat retrogress

WEAK

languish

Example Sentences

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Whether Spirit could make a go of it in the long run, it’s not clear.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Some of the first American companies to make a go of it may be smaller, more adventurous types.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

But Robert, who had tried to make a go of acting himself, supported his son's ambition with one condition.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

How do you intend to make a go of it?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

“Not if you want to make a go of it here,” Corban said.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin