make for
phrasal verb
made for; making for; makes for
1
: 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.
2
: to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely
Courtesy makes for safer driving.
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Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
Pressure-relieving memory foam also makes for the most comfortable of slumbers.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
The area’s heavy rains, paired with cooler nights and warmer days, make for great winemaking.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2024
That, dental experts warn, could make for more cavities.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
Pressure-relieving memory foam also makes for the most comfortable of slumbers.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
The area’s heavy rains, paired with cooler nights and warmer days, make for great winemaking.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2024
That, dental experts warn, could make for more cavities.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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