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make

[meyk] / meɪk /
VERB
create, build
Synonyms
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cause compose form generate manufacture prepare produce
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accomplish adjust arrange assemble beget brew conceive constitute construct cook effect engender fabricate fashion forge frame hatch initiate invent mold occasion originate parent procreate secure shape spawn synthesize whip
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bring about cook up dash off draw on dream up get ready give rise to knock off lead to put together tear off throw together whip out
Antonyms
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break destroy neglect ruin
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demolish derange disarrange dismantle disorder disorganize raze
VERB
induce, compel
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cause drive force require start
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coerce concuss constrain dragoon effect impel impress initiate interfere meddle oblige press pressurize secure shotgun tamper
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bring about horn in prevail upon
Antonyms
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stop
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ignore leave alone let go neglect
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deny disallow discourage dissuade fail halt prevent refuse refute renounce veto
VERB
designate, appoint
Synonyms
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create invest
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advance assign constitute delegate elect finger install name nominate ordain proffer select tap tender
Antonyms
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ignore pass over refuse take back
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demote deny prevent refute renounce stop veto
VERB
enact, execute
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act carry out conduct do establish form pass perform prepare
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declare decree draft effect fix formulate frame legislate practice prosecute wage
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carry on carry through draw up engage in
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fail halt idle leave alone neglect
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forget ignore
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deny prevent refute renounce stop veto
VERB
add up to; constitute
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compose form organize represent
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compound comprise construct embody equal fabricate mix structure synthesize texture
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amount to come to make up put together
Antonyms
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break divide exclude separate unmix
VERB
estimate, infer
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collect draw think
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calculate conclude deduce deduct derive figure gather gauge judge reckon suppose
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dope out
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disbelieve doubt guess
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measure
VERB
earn, acquire
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get receive
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clear gain harvest hustle net obtain pull rate realize reap secure sock
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bring home bacon bring in clean up pull down take in
Antonyms
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expend forfeit let go lose pay out spend
VERB
arrive, aim at
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go head meet move reach
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advance attain bear catch proceed progress
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arrive at arrive in time break for get to light out set out strike out take off
Antonyms
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miss stay stop
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halt lose retreat retrogress
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fail renounce

Example Sentences

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"Although MFCs have existed as a concept for more than a century, their unreliable performance and low output power have stymied efforts to make practical use of them, especially in low-moisture conditions," Yen said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

You can also make a puree using two parts oil to one part garlic.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

She says scientists are learning how to make the waters from Alaska to Mexico safer for the whales.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

They are also considering mentioning the study during tours to make prospective applicants aware of their own unconscious biases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

I approach, mindful of my footsteps, pause—her shoes between us—and make a half-hearted attempt to bend down and offer the meal.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith