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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If there’s one cooking staple that’s superior to all others, a very strong case could be made for the mighty onion.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
The olive oil bottles make for great gifts and souvenirs, so pick up a few to take home with you.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
It's been a number of weeks since a family friendly film opened wide, and with summer upon us, that makes for a majorly underserved market raring to return to theaters.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 June 2026
That makes for a more compelling value proposition, useful in daily life, versus a more specialized machine with inferior performance.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
The olive oil bottles make for great gifts and souvenirs, so pick up a few to take home with you.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
It's been a number of weeks since a family friendly film opened wide, and with summer upon us, that makes for a majorly underserved market raring to return to theaters.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 June 2026
That makes for a more compelling value proposition, useful in daily life, versus a more specialized machine with inferior performance.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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