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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With a front-zip closure, a large back pocket, and a thick band, this bra was made for running.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
Warsaw University Library makes for a particularly rich stop.
—Laura Studarus, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
With the Giants trailing 35-7 with 10:46 remaining, the decision is made for colleague Charlotte Carroll to leave the press box and stake out Mara in the tunnel that leads to the Giants’ locker room.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
After all, just repeating the last story usually makes for a sequel that’s a flop.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
Warsaw University Library makes for a particularly rich stop.
—Laura Studarus, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
With the Giants trailing 35-7 with 10:46 remaining, the decision is made for colleague Charlotte Carroll to leave the press box and stake out Mara in the tunnel that leads to the Giants’ locker room.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
After all, just repeating the last story usually makes for a sequel that’s a flop.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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