make out
Third Person
makes out
Present Participle
making out
Past Tense
made out
Past Participle
made out
1
to kiss and touch someone in a sexual manner
- The couple couldn't keep their hands off each other and made out on the couch all night.
- They decided to make out on the beach under the moonlight.
- The two friends started making out at the party and ended up dating.
- They made out in the car before driving home from the movie.
- The couple made out passionately on their wedding night.
Synonyms:
2
to understand something, often with effort
transitive
- How did you make out the answer to that riddle?
- I couldn't quite make out the reason for her sudden behavior.
- Can you help me make out what's driving him to behave this way?
- I am still trying to make out the purpose of this exercise.
- Can you make out the logic behind his decision?
3
to complete a written document with the required information
transitive
- The company made a check out to the vendor.
- The doctor made out a prescription for pain medication.
- I need to make out a check for my rent payment.
- The customer made out a complaint form.
- I need to make out a tax return before the deadline.
4
to achieve or accomplish something despite having limited resources or facing challenges
- Despite the challenges, I’m sure you’ll make out in the new job.
- He’s been able to make out in a tough situation by staying calm and focused.
- He didn’t expect to make out with his presentation, but it was a success.
- They didn’t know if they’d make out in the meeting, but it went well.
- I don’t know how he managed to make out with all the tasks, but he did!
5
to succeed or manage in a situation, often when facing difficulty or uncertainty
- How did John make out in the job interview?
- I'm not sure how she's making out financially after her divorce.
- I wonder how the new restaurant is making out.
- How did the team make out in the tournament?
- I'm curious to know how she's making out in her new job.
6
to claim or portray something as true, even if it is not
transitive
- The company is making out to be profitable, but I'm not sure that's true.
- He's making himself out to be a war hero, but he's actually a fraud.
- She's making out to be an expert, but she doesn't know anything about the subject.
- The media made out the celebrity as a hero, while ignoring his past mistakes.
- The company made out that the product was revolutionary, but it was just a minor improvement.
7
to present evidence or arguments in support of a claim or belief
transitive
- The lawyer tried to make out that the defendant was innocent.
- The company tried to make out that its products were superior to its competitors'.
- The politician tried to make out that they were a strong leader.
- The historian is trying to make out a narrative that accounts for the events of the past.
8
to engage in sexual intercourse with someone, often in a romantic or casual manner
- The friends decided to make out after a night of drinking.
- They made out in the bedroom after the party.
- The couple made out after deciding to take their relationship to the next level.
- They made out spontaneously on their first date.
- The two met at a bar and made out later that night.