make sense
idiom
1
: to have a clear meaning : to be easy to understand
We read the recommendations and thought they made (perfect) sense.
The instructions don't make any sense (at all).
The instructions make no sense (at all).
You're not making much sense (to me).
2
: to be reasonable
It makes sense to leave early to avoid traffic.
It makes little/no sense to continue.
Why would he do such an awful thing? It makes no sense (to me).
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Witty said people in the company were struggling to make sense of the killing, as well as the vitriol and threats directed at colleagues.
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Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
With gang activity following a general downward trend in crime overall across Los Angeles, there has been growing debate about whether the injunctions still make sense, especially given the past legal challenges.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Yes, that does make sense, but does anyone need it?
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Brooklyn Nets There has reportedly been mutual interest shown between the Brooklyn Nets and Butler, which could make sense for lots of fans as speculation around Butler's NBA future continues.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
With gang activity following a general downward trend in crime overall across Los Angeles, there has been growing debate about whether the injunctions still make sense, especially given the past legal challenges.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Yes, that does make sense, but does anyone need it?
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Brooklyn Nets There has reportedly been mutual interest shown between the Brooklyn Nets and Butler, which could make sense for lots of fans as speculation around Butler's NBA future continues.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Make sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20sense. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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