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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In a city famous for fan enthusiasm, his approach makes for a suitable pairing. —

Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Kramer’s curiosity about such questions and her game cast’s ability to key into her twee existentialism make for a fascinating if eventually quite trying proposition. —

Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025 But old computers don’t necessarily make for bad infrastructure, and government infrastructure isn’t always old anyway. —

Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025 Light and airy, it’s made for warm, sunny days—the breathable fabric and breezy sleeves will keep you cool and comfortable. —

Kaitlin Marks, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for make for