Make of

verb

To understand, interpret or form opinion about something or someone.

I do not know what to make of his behavior
Visual representation of "make of" - To understand, interpret or form opinion about something or someone

Often appears as...

  • make of it
  • make of them
verb

To produce by shaping or processing materials.

She makes beautiful necklaces out of and recycled beads
Visual representation of "make of" - To produce by shaping or processing materials

Often appears as...

  • make of wood
  • make of steel
verb

To cause to become or turn into.

They made him the leader of their group
Visual representation of "make of" - To cause to become or turn into

Often appears as...

  • made of gold
  • made of success
verb

To understand, interpret or form opinion about something or someone.

I do not know what to make of his behavior
Visual representation of "make of" - To understand, interpret or form opinion about something or someone

Often appears as...

  • make of it
  • make of them
verb

To produce by shaping or processing materials.

She makes beautiful necklaces out of and recycled beads
Visual representation of "make of" - To produce by shaping or processing materials

Often appears as...

  • make of wood
  • make of steel
verb

To cause to become or turn into.

They made him the leader of their group
Visual representation of "make of" - To cause to become or turn into

Often appears as...

  • made of gold
  • made of success
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "make of"
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Context Clues

Consider surrounding words; they give hints about whether it's about opinion or confusion.

Illustration for Context Clues
His speech was ambiguous, hard to make of what he intended.
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Subjective Views

Your opinion may differ from others when trying to make of a situation.

Illustration for Subjective Views
What do you make of the new policy? I find it promising.
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Idiomatic Expressions

It's often used in idiomatic contexts, rather than taken literally.

Illustration for Idiomatic Expressions
What do you make of him? He seems quite mysterious.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context Clues

Consider surrounding words; they give hints about whether it's about opinion or confusion.

Illustration for Context Clues
His speech was ambiguous, hard to make of what he intended.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subjective Views

Your opinion may differ from others when trying to make of a situation.

Illustration for Subjective Views
What do you make of the new policy? I find it promising.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Expressions

It's often used in idiomatic contexts, rather than taken literally.

Illustration for Idiomatic Expressions
What do you make of him? He seems quite mysterious.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context Clues

Consider surrounding words; they give hints about whether it's about opinion or confusion.

Illustration for Context Clues
His speech was ambiguous, hard to make of what he intended.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subjective Views

Your opinion may differ from others when trying to make of a situation.

Illustration for Subjective Views
What do you make of the new policy? I find it promising.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Expressions

It's often used in idiomatic contexts, rather than taken literally.

Illustration for Idiomatic Expressions
What do you make of him? He seems quite mysterious.
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