Phrasal Verbs With Make
Make up
Invent or fabricate something.
She made up an excuse for being late.
Stop being angry with someone.
They are always arguing, but they make up again very quickly.
Put on cosmetics.
She went to the bathroom to make her face up.
Invent or fabricate something.
She made up an excuse for being late.
Stop being angry with someone.
They are always arguing, but they make up again very quickly.
Put on cosmetics.
She went to the bathroom to make her face up.
Compensate for a mistake or loss.
He tried to make up for his mistake by working extra hours.
Leave quickly or steal something.
The thief made off with the jewelry.
Contribute to a particular result
The storm made for dangerous driving conditions.
Indicate or signify
His behavior makes for an uncomfortable atmosphere.
Head in a certain direction
We made for home when it started raining.
Understand or interpret something.
I'm not sure what to make of his comments.
Do something to compensate or regain favor with someone.
He tried to make up to her by buying flowers.
Completely change or renovate something.
They made over the entire room with new furniture.
Transfer ownership or control of something.
He made over the company to his daughter.
Manage or progress, especially in difficult circumstances.
They made out fine despite the storm.
Be able to see or hear something
Can you make out what she's saying?
Use something less satisfactory as an alternative.
There were no chairs to sit on so we had to make do with a pile of boxes.
Chase
The police made after the stolen car.
Steal
The thieves made away with the painting.
Change something into something else.
Many churches have been made into flats in recent years.
Head in the direction
We made towards the center.
Give (usually used as an imperative).
Make with the money you owe me.