makes out

verb

Definition of makes outnext
present tense third-person singular of make out
1
as in copes
to meet one's day-to-day needs we're not rich, but we're making out all right

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2
as in knows
to have a clear idea of I can't quite make out what she is trying to say

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3
as in pretends
to take on a false or deceptive appearance he tried to make out that he didn't mind losing his job, but friends suspected he was desperately worried

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4
as in derives
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information as best as I can make out, the police were informed of the incident but didn't think it was worth investigating

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes out
  1. derives
  2. does
  3. understands
  4. decides
  5. recognizes
  6. manages
  7. sees
  8. appreciates
Verb
  • The common name derives from the pioneers’ use of the seeds as a coffee substitute.
    Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Median home equity, at $200,000, accounts for only slightly more than half of homeowners’ median net worth, suggesting that an owner’s wealth derives from other assets, the Aspen Institute found.
    Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of derives
Verb
  • But the manifesto does rail against health care insurance companies that put profits ahead of people, with United mentioned specifically.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of does
Verb
  • Swift understands that stardom isn't a solo pursuit.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • More than four months on, however, Deadline understands the police force has made little progress.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • How The Times decides who gets an obituary.
    Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In this place, no one decides for others.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decides
Verb
  • Participants assume the life of someone else, in another country, where no one recognizes them.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • If anyone has any information or recognizes the suspects, they are asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS(8477).
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizes
Verb
  • The trick is that those outfits will be repurposed for next year’s pantomime season for one of the other pantos Harrison manages.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Ruth manages to solve that only for Remy and Mike to start fist fighting among the barrels and against the tanker, and then Gary (Meegwun Fairbrother) shows up just as Ruth gets a critical call about her husband’s medical condition.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of manages
Verb
  • Posen sees GapStudio almost like a couture house.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Mail app sees new categorization options and more.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • Best Gifts for Teens Our shopping writer has worn Oprah’s favorite press-on nails for years and appreciates the design and shape variety, as well as the easy application and longevity of the nails.
    Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Look for a buyer who understands and appreciates your community’s unique mission and members.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciates
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Thesaurus Entries Near makes out

makes one's mark

makes out

makes over

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