Make war Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To start or engage in a conflict or fight between nations or groups, usually using military force.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or literary; not used for personal fights — only large-scale, often historical or political conflicts. Typically paired with countries, leaders, or armies. Modern conversations might use 'go to war' instead.
Spanish: hacer la guerraPortuguese (BR): fazer guerraPortuguese (PT): fazer guerraChinese (Simplified): 发动战争Chinese (Traditional): 發動戰爭Hindi: युद्ध करनाArabic: يشن الحربBengali: যুদ্ধ করা - যুদ্ধ শুরু করাRussian: вести войну - начинать войнуJapanese: 戦争をする - 戦争を起こすVietnamese: gây chiến - tiến hành chiến tranhKorean: 전쟁을 하다 - 전쟁을 일으키다Turkish: savaşmak - savaş açmakUrdu: جنگ کرناIndonesian: berperang - memulai perang
Example Sentences
The king decided to make war against his enemies.
basic
Two countries can make war when they cannot agree.
basic
Many lives are lost when nations make war.
basic
No one really wins when we make war instead of finding peace.
natural
The general warned that his country would make war if attacked.
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Those leaders talk tough, but nobody actually wants to make war these days.
natural