How to Use make for in a Sentence

make for

phrasal verb

• The sweet and the spicy make for nice bedfellows on the plate.
  — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2024
• For years, the brand didn’t feel like it was made for someone like me.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
• There is a much stronger one to be made for not doing so.
  — Rory Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2024
• Too many fruits on a branch make for small fruits overall.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
• This is the kind of music the Liberty 4 Pro were made for.
  — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
• The Worst Oils for Cooking What makes for a bad cooking oil?
  — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
• Her valiant fight against the evil that men do makes for a winning blend of fact and fiction.
  — Malcolm Forbes, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2024
• Models were decked out in new pieces made for a ski trip in Aspen.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Feb. 2024
• Chef Sang Yoon and his team had a special pie tin made for the perfect deep-dish crust.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
• This sunscreen is made for all skin types, and works well with makeup.
  — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 June 2024
• The city will spend up to $5,000 on the event this year, and a donation also was made for quinceañera dresses.
  — Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2023
• Just buy another unit and add it to the mesh; the Deco app makes for easy setup.
  — Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 30 Aug. 2023
• All that makes for a 2024 race that both Democrats and Republicans see as winnable.
  — Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2023
• This makes for the first-ever three-part series at Netflix.
  — Lexi Carson, Variety, 1 July 2024
• The sizzle oil is made for cooking, while the drizzle oil is made for eating.
  — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
• What’s more, their cotton blend makes for a breathable fit that’s sturdy and stretchy.
  — Averi Baudler, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
• The rich caramel frosting topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt makes for a fancy finish.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
• This makes for one of the most joyful moviegoing experiences of the year.
  — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2023
• The toy has a clip-on ring to adhere to a stroller or car seat, and the additional textured ring makes for a fun teether.
  — Emily Hochberg, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
• Most cars of this caliber are made for track days and short bursts of fun but the 550 Maranello seems eager to keep going.
  — Trinity Francis, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
• If your Valentine loves to cook or host, this spicy extra virgin olive oil makes for a great gift.
  — Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2024
• Join me in stocking up on these teeny-tiny fawn and fungi friends, which make for the most adorable gift for the reader in your life.
  — Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
• Oh, and it was all made for roughly $10 million — less than a tenth of what a major studio film costs.
  — Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
• For Russia, Kharkiv makes for one of the easiest targets.
  — Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2024
• But guests would be forgiven, too, for opting to just hang out, in the lobby made for lounging, or on the Inn’s porch.
  — Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2024
• The 24-inch deep seat is made for comfort and relaxation, with seat cushions that wrap around the front of the sofa to emphasize the look.
  — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2024
• Similar to other Red Wing boots, the Blacksmith features a bump toe that makes for a roomy toe box.
  — Tony Carrick, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
• This soft olive green shade makes for a lovely bathroom paint color whether used on the walls or a vanity.
  — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
• Temperatures in the low 70s and few polling place glitches made for a mostly smooth experience.
  — Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
• The only difference is that in an office setting, all the factors conducive to productivity or made for you.
  — Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 25 Nov 2024