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.

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The filing outlines the company's ongoing legal proceedings, including matters related to HarperCollins and U.K. Newspaper Matters, with provisions made for potential liabilities. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 Today’s blockbuster titles rely on robust engines like Unity and Unreal to push pretty polygons, engines made for companies and people already seriously dedicated to game development as a career. —

PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 Temperatures in the low 70s and few polling place glitches made for a mostly smooth experience. —

Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024 Still, the frequent cancellation of batting practice made for a home-field disadvantage. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make for