How to Pronounce "make advances to"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ədˈvænsəz/, /ədˈvænsɪz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
MAYK ud-VAN-siz too / tuh / ti
mˈeɪk/ /ɐdvˈænsɪz/ /tˈuː
MAYK ud-VAN-siz TOO
Definition
To show someone you are interested in starting a romantic or sexual relationship, often by flirting or making suggestive comments or gestures.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ədˈvænsəz/, /ədˈvænsɪz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ɐdvˈænsɪz/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK ud-VAN-siz too / tuh / ti
UK
MAYK ud-VAN-siz TOO
Listen in Context
He tried to make advances to his coworker at the party.
She politely rejected his making advances to her.
It is not appropriate to make advances to someone at work.
I could tell he was trying to make advances to me, but I just wasn't interested.