make time for (someone)
idiom
: to cause an amount of one's time to be available to do something for or with (someone)
No matter how busy he was, Grandpa always made time for us.
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Be sure to make time for the city’s Kerrytown Market and Shops, a picturesque neighborhood full of independent boutiques and restaurants.
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Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 28 May 2025
The home decor retailer commissioned a recent study revealing that 85% of Americans want to make time for things that spark happiness, especially since only 26% are satisfied with their current routine.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 May 2025
And for those navigating long-distance love like Dunn and Fogdestam, their advice is simple: prioritize each other, make time for calls, be patient and trust the process.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The user urged owners to make time for their pets to have regular haircuts.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 28 May 2025
The home decor retailer commissioned a recent study revealing that 85% of Americans want to make time for things that spark happiness, especially since only 26% are satisfied with their current routine.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 May 2025
And for those navigating long-distance love like Dunn and Fogdestam, their advice is simple: prioritize each other, make time for calls, be patient and trust the process.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The user urged owners to make time for their pets to have regular haircuts.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Make time for (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20time%20for%20%28someone%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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