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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But Jonah could make out one line, a title at the top of an infinitesimally small list.

From Literature

The spaghetti is then cut with a pair of scissors, making it seem as though the patron is wearing a wig made out of pasta.

From Salon

Danny would have thought a hand made out of bark might be afraid of fire, but it didn’t even flinch.

From Literature

The fences were made out of heavy-duty chain link.

From Literature

He could make out her shape; she was drifting away from him.

From Literature