Synonyms for

Make

Verb / meɪk / Another word for make — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to create or form something

Synonyms & similar words

takealeak realise work takeashit spendapenny do realize get form shuffle hit take stool construct attain build defecate constitute pee break draw micturate peepee makeup crap create produce construct build fabricate manufacture fashion compose form generate originate cause develop engineer invent prepare design assemble

Synonyms by register

Formal

create produce manufacture construct generate

Informal

build cook whip up put together

Literary

forge fashion render

Antonyms

destroy demolish ruin break unmake undo

Common collocations

  • make a decision
  • make a mistake
  • make sense
  • make a difference
  • make money
  • make time
  • make sure
  • make progress

Word family

noun maker
verb make
adjective makeable

Usage note

The verb 'make' is extremely versatile and can be used in a vast number of contexts. Be mindful of its phrasal verb forms, which often have distinct meanings (e.g., 'make up', 'make out').

Example sentences

  1. I will make a sandwich for lunch.
  2. Can you make a drawing of a tree?
  3. She will make a dress for her doll.
  4. He can make a basket with his hands.
  5. Let's make a plan for our trip.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. -Steve Jobs
  • If you can't make it good, at least make it look good. -Bill Gates
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela

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