make for
Third Person
makes for
Present Participle
making for
Past Tense
made for
Past Participle
made for
1
to move in the direction of something
- I saw the smoke and made for the nearest fire exit.
- The hikers made for shelter as the storm approached.
- The children made for the playground as soon as the school bell rang.
- He made for the door as soon as he heard the siren.
- The dog made for the cat as soon as it saw it.
2
to lead to a particular outcome or situation
- A lack of trust makes for a shaky foundation in any relationship.
- The company's new marketing campaign made for a surge in sales.
- Her decision to quit her job made for a lot of stress in her life.
- The company's poor management made for a hostile work environment.
- The heavy rain made for a difficult commute.