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.

Examples of make for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These slow-cooker nachos were made for game day entertaining. Macaroni and cheese with half the work tastes twice as nice. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025

Know the rules Stahl also said that knowing what TSA does and doesn’t allow at its security checkpoints, such as liquid restrictions and other regulations, can make for a smoother experience. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025

An all-nighter before a major launch has been a staple of the tech industry, making for a good story to tell afterward, but this is something different. —Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025

The stretchy fabric is made for staying comfy during travel days and sightseeing excursions, not to mention the jumpsuit has pockets. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for make for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• blastopore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore