make a difference

idiom

1

: to cause a change : to be important in some way

Cost can make a difference in deciding on a college.

Your help made a big difference.

It may not matter to you, but it makes a world of difference to me.

2

: to do something that is important : to do something that helps people or makes the world a better place

She says that she got into politics because she wanted to make a difference.

Examples of make a difference in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With fashion contributing 10% of global carbon emissions, buying pre-owned has become a tangible way for consumers to make a difference. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

Wearing the right gear for winter running can make a difference. —Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2024

Money troubles often force them to take up criminal jobs, but their paths lead them time and again to old friends trying to make a difference and more dangerous missions that put them at risk. —Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024

This agreement sends a clear message to all teachers and aspiring teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of children. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024