Make much of something/somebody
verb
Think that something or someone is important or interesting.
He always makes much of his achievements.
Often appears as...
- make much of his success
- make much of her beauty
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To give attention or importance to something.
The media made much of the scandal.
Often appears as...
- make much of the news
- make much of a story
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To treat someone in a way that makes them feel special or important.
Her grandparents always made much of her.
Often appears as...
- make much of a guest
- make much of a visitor
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Idiomatic
verb
To use something as a reason for pride or bragging.
They've been making much of their technological advancements.
Often appears as...
- make much of achievements
- make much of possibilities
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
Think that something or someone is important or interesting.
He always makes much of his achievements.
Often appears as...
- make much of his success
- make much of her beauty
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To give attention or importance to something.
The media made much of the scandal.
Often appears as...
- make much of the news
- make much of a story
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To treat someone in a way that makes them feel special or important.
Her grandparents always made much of her.
Often appears as...
- make much of a guest
- make much of a visitor
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To use something as a reason for pride or bragging.
They've been making much of their technological advancements.
Often appears as...
- make much of achievements
- make much of possibilities
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Personal Importance
Used to express your own interest in something; can sound self-centered in some contexts.
She made much of her involvement in the project, overshadowing others.
Pro Tip 2/2Social Settings
In conversations, to show politeness or admiration, one might emphasize another's interests or achievements.
At the party, he made much of the host's exquisite taste in art.
Pro Tip 1/2Personal Importance
Used to express your own interest in something; can sound self-centered in some contexts.
She made much of her involvement in the project, overshadowing others.
Pro Tip 2/2Social Settings
In conversations, to show politeness or admiration, one might emphasize another's interests or achievements.
At the party, he made much of the host's exquisite taste in art.
Pro Tip 1/2Personal Importance
Used to express your own interest in something; can sound self-centered in some contexts.
She made much of her involvement in the project, overshadowing others.
Pro Tip 2/2Social Settings
In conversations, to show politeness or admiration, one might emphasize another's interests or achievements.
At the party, he made much of the host's exquisite taste in art.
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