make for

phrasal verb

made for; making for; makes for

: 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.

: 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 While the ratings weren’t as high as Fox would have liked for that first show, its nostalgic elements, including cast reunions and set re-creations for series celebrating big anniversaries, made for one of the more enjoyable Emmycasts in years. —

Emily Longeretta, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024 What Goes Around Comes Around Over 1,000 new (yet old) items hit the site weekly, making for one of the most iconic vintage luxury collections out there. —

Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024 With a colorblock design and sleek stainless-steel skewers for garnishes, these glasses are made for memorable sips. —

Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2024 Most cars of this caliber are made for track days and short bursts of fun but the 550 Maranello seems eager to keep going. —

Trinity Francis, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make for

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