make for
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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The former, 1920s firehouse on Pearl Street was converted with requirements that historic architectural details be preserved, including retaining the original size of the fire captain’s office, making for a larger than usual one-bedroom unit.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Alouette Spreadable Cheese Alouette’s line of spreadable cheeses makes for an impressively easy outdoor charcuterie board.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Decisions are still being made for the desalination project, so the campground will remain open through at least the end of 2026 and likely through early 2027, said Riley Pratt, State Parks senior environmental scientist.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Chasing horse racing success does not make for an easy life.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Alouette Spreadable Cheese Alouette’s line of spreadable cheeses makes for an impressively easy outdoor charcuterie board.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Decisions are still being made for the desalination project, so the campground will remain open through at least the end of 2026 and likely through early 2027, said Riley Pratt, State Parks senior environmental scientist.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Chasing horse racing success does not make for an easy life.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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