make for
phrasal verb
made for; making for; makes for
1
: to go toward (a place) quickly
Everyone made for the exit as soon as the show was over.
After he left the office he made straight for home.
2
: to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely
Courtesy makes for safer driving.
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Paul and Cena made for quite the villainous duo, giving fans a fantastic performance against Uso and Rhodes that started off slow but got red hot by the conclusion of Money in the Bank.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Carrying the flip phone was trendy, and made for better photos on nights out.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 June 2025
The original 1974 movie was made for $140,000 and distributed by Bryanston Distributing Company, famed for its theatrical release of the 1972 X-rated title Deep Throat.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Carrying the flip phone was trendy, and made for better photos on nights out.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 June 2025
The original 1974 movie was made for $140,000 and distributed by Bryanston Distributing Company, famed for its theatrical release of the 1972 X-rated title Deep Throat.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Frequently Asked Questions What makes for a good hairspray?
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for make for
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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