How to Use make for in a Sentence

make for

phrasal verb

• One shoulder of the suit was nearly trimmed off completely–this made for a compelling case on workwear.
  — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Sep. 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
• With a colorblock design and sleek stainless-steel skewers for garnishes, these glasses are made for memorable sips.
  — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2024
• That engine can push above 40 mpg (WLTP) during travel, making for fewer gas stops and a more affordable journey.
  — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2024
• The sweet and the spicy make for nice bedfellows on the plate.
  — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• These weapons are made for one thing: killing people, and as quickly as possible.
  — Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2023
• When Laboe died in October 2022, the decision was made for the show to continue with Luna at the helm.
  — Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
• At the same time, every song was made for a specific scene with clear intention.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 July 2024
• The steeply slanted roof makes the space seem small; the chairs are just a foot above the ground, as if made for children or toys; and the elevator up smells vaguely like crayons.
  — Vrinda Jagota, SPIN, 11 Mar. 2024
• The moves listed here make for a fast and effective tricep workout.
  — Michelle Marques, Women's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
• This tiger shark had been foul-hooked and that made for a challenging fight lasting more than an hour and a half, Mark Winstanley said.
  — Lawrence Specker | [e-mail], al, 24 July 2023
• It was made for these expeditions, and as such, amenities on board are fewer than those of an ocean cruise ship.
  — Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024

Last Updated: 26 Sep 2024