makes
word · lemma: make
/ˈmeɪks/
MAYKS
/mˈeɪks/
MAYKS
Definition
To create, build, or cause something to happen. It is often used for producing things or causing effects.
Usage & Nuances
'Makes' is the third person singular present form of 'make'. Common collocations include 'make a decision', 'make money', and 'make a mistake'. It is a very versatile verb often followed by nouns or clauses. Don't confuse with 'do', which is more general for actions without creating something.
Spanish: hacer - causar - convertirPortuguese (BR): fazer - causar - transformarPortuguese (PT): fazer - causar - transformarChinese (Simplified): 制造 - 使得 - 导致Chinese (Traditional): 製造 - 使得 - 導致Hindi: बनाता है - करता है - बनानाArabic: يصنع - يجعل - يسببBengali: তৈরি করে - বানায় - ঘটায়Russian: делает - создаёт - заставляетJapanese: 作る - 作成する - 生み出すVietnamese: làm - tạo ra - khiếnKorean: 만든다 - 일으킨다 - 하게 한다Turkish: yapar - oluşturur - sebep olurUrdu: بناتا ہے - تیار کرتا ہے - پیدا کرتا ہےIndonesian: membuat - menghasilkan - menyebabkan
Example Sentences
She makes a cake every Sunday.
basic
She always makes me laugh when I'm feeling down.
natural
It makes no difference if you come late.
natural
They make decisions together as a team.
natural
He makes a lot of noise when he plays.
basic
This machine makes coffee quickly.
basic