All Definitions for Make
Below are all the dictionary definitions of make:
1To create.
2To build, construct, produce, or originate.
3To write or compose.
4To bring about
5To effect or produce by means of some action.
6To create (the universe), especially (in Christianity) from nothing.
7To prepare (food)
8To cook (food).
9To behave, to act.
10To tend
11To contribute
12To have effect
13With for or against.
14To constitute.
15To add up to, have a sum of.
16To interpret.
17To bring into success.
18To cause to be.
19To cause to appear to be
20To represent as.
21To cause (to do something)
22To compel (to do something).
23To force to do.
24To indicate or suggest to be.
25To cover neatly with bedclothes.
26To recognise, identify, spot.
27To arrive at a destination, usually at or by a certain time.
28To proceed (in a direction).
29To cover (a given distance) by travelling.
30To move at (a speed).
31To appoint
32To name.
33To induct into the Mafia or a similar organization (as a made man).
34To defecate or urinate.
35To earn, to gain (money, points, membership or status).
36To pay, to cover (an expense)
37Chiefly used after expressions of inability.
38To enact
39To establish.
40To develop into
41To prove to be.
42To form or formulate in the mind.
43To perform a feat.
44To gain sufficient audience to warrant its existence.
45To take the virginity of.
46To have sexual intercourse with.
47Of water, to flow toward land
48To rise.
49To establish two or more men on (a point) so that it cannot be captured.
50Brand
51Marque
52Manufacturer
53Maker.
54Manner or style of construction (style of how a thing is made).
55Origin (of a manufactured article)
56Manufacture
57Production.
58A person's character or disposition.
59The act or process of making something, especially in industrial manufacturing.
60Quantity produced, especially of materials.
61A software utility for automatically building large applications, or an implementation of this utility.
62Identification: recognition (of identity), especially from police records or evidence.
63A promotion.
64A homemade project, particularly one demonstrated on television.
65Turn to declare the trump for a hand (in bridge), or to shuffle the cards.
66A made basket.
67The closing of an electrical circuit.
68Past, present, or future target of seduction (usually female).
69Mate
70A spouse or companion
71A match.
72To compose verses
73To write poetry
74To versify.
75To act in a certain manner
76To have to do
77To manage
78To interfere
79To be active
80Often in the phrase to meddle or make.
81To increase
82To augment
83To accrue.
84To be engaged or concerned in.
85To cause to be (in a specified place), used after a subjective what.
86A halfpenny.
87An agricultural tool resembling a scythe, used to cut (harvest) certain plants such as peas, reeds, or tares.
About antonyms for make
Finding the right antonym for make helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "To create.", make has 3 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Break is the most direct opposite in most situations. Undo works well when the context calls for a more nuanced contrast. Unmake is often preferred when the context calls for a specific type of opposition.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for make, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.