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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
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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
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fail

Example Sentences

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Or when you phone a company and the AI “assistant” that responds really can’t make out what you’re asking to route the call correctly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

It was difficult from my seat in the press gallery to make out much of what he was saying.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

When AFP visited on Friday, Yayang church was completely covered in blue cladding, but reporters could clearly make out the silhouette of the main dome -- now missing its cross.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The manager said she had looked online for pictures of him but could only make out Mr Mangione's eyebrows as he ate in the restaurant, since he wore a hat and face mask.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

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

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.