make out
Example Sentences
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I could just make out a cowboy hat as the sliding doors closed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Lerma said he saw children who had also jumped in the water, though he could not make out their faces in the dark.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
"For those who may not be technologically aware to make out the difference, it could be a huge challenge."
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Yeah. It’s the creativity. I really enjoy seeing what they make out of the funky basket items they get. It reminds me of my art-school days. And Ted is so much fun!”
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
At first, it just looks like a mass of scribbles, but then I make out the crooked, wobbly letters that spell Boo.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
