Make for
verb
To move or go in a certain direction.
After dinner, we decided to make for the beach and watch the sunset.
Often appears as...
- make for home
- make for the exit
verb
To cause something to happen.
A good CV can make for a successful job interview.
Often appears as...
- make for success
- make for happiness
verb
To make progress towards a goal.
We made for the finish line, tired but determined.
Often appears as...
- make for the finish
- make for the goal
verb
To move or go in a certain direction.
After dinner, we decided to make for the beach and watch the sunset.
Often appears as...
- make for home
- make for the exit
verb
To cause something to happen.
A good CV can make for a successful job interview.
Often appears as...
- make for success
- make for happiness
verb
To make progress towards a goal.
We made for the finish line, tired but determined.
Often appears as...
- make for the finish
- make for the goal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Directional Focus
Emphasize 'make for' when suggesting someone head toward a specific place.
When lost, make for the nearest landmark.
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency Nuance
Use 'make for' to imply a sense of urgency or quick action toward a place.
Hear an alarm? Quickly make for the exit!
Pro Tip 3/3Safe Destination
Often used to describe moving to a place of safety or comfort.
When the storm hit, we made for the nearest shelter.
Pro Tip 1/3Directional Focus
Emphasize 'make for' when suggesting someone head toward a specific place.
When lost, make for the nearest landmark.
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency Nuance
Use 'make for' to imply a sense of urgency or quick action toward a place.
Hear an alarm? Quickly make for the exit!
Pro Tip 3/3Safe Destination
Often used to describe moving to a place of safety or comfort.
When the storm hit, we made for the nearest shelter.
Pro Tip 1/3Directional Focus
Emphasize 'make for' when suggesting someone head toward a specific place.
When lost, make for the nearest landmark.
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency Nuance
Use 'make for' to imply a sense of urgency or quick action toward a place.
Hear an alarm? Quickly make for the exit!
Pro Tip 3/3Safe Destination
Often used to describe moving to a place of safety or comfort.
When the storm hit, we made for the nearest shelter.
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