How to Pronounce "make for"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
MAYK-for, MAYK-fer, MAYK-fur
mˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː
MAYK-faw
Definition
'Make for' means to move towards a place, or to help cause a particular result or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-for, MAYK-fer, MAYK-fur
UK
MAYK-faw
Listen in Context
When we heard the alarm, everyone made for the nearest exit.
After dinner, we made for the park.
Heavy rain makes for dangerous driving conditions.
The children made for the ice cream truck when they saw it.