make
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/ˈmeɪk/
MAYK
/mˈeɪk/
MAYK
Definition
To create, produce, or cause something to happen or exist. It can refer to building, preparing, or performing actions.
Usage & Nuances
Very common verb with many meanings and collocations like 'make a decision,' 'make an effort,' or 'make money.' Used in both formal and informal contexts. Don't confuse with 'do,' which often refers to activities rather than creating or producing.
Spanish: hacer - crear - fabricarPortuguese (BR): fazer - criar - fabricarPortuguese (PT): fazer - criar - fabricarChinese (Simplified): 做 - 制造 - 使得Chinese (Traditional): 做 - 製造 - 使得Hindi: बनाना - करनाArabic: صنع - جعل - يؤلفBengali: তৈরি করা - বানানো - তৈরি করা (সৃষ্টি করা/গঠন করা)Russian: делать - создавать - производитьJapanese: 作る - 作成する - 生み出すVietnamese: làm - tạo ra - chế tạoKorean: 만들다 - 생성하다Turkish: yapmak - oluşturmakUrdu: بنाना - تیار کرناIndonesian: membuat - menciptakan
Example Sentences
She makes beautiful paintings.
basic
I make a sandwich for lunch every day.
basic
We need to make a plan before starting.
basic
He always makes me laugh with his jokes.
natural
She’s trying to make a difference in her community.
natural
Can you make sure the door is locked?
natural