Actions & Behavior (Make)

to attempt to escape quickly or suddenly from a situation or place

When they saw the opportunity, they decided to make a break for the nearby woods to avoid the pursuing enemy.

to provide assistance, support, or something valuable to a cause, organization, or effort

She wanted to make a contribution to the local animal shelter, so she donated some food and blankets for the animals.

to find or identify something new or previously unknown, often through research, exploration, or investigation

The scientist was excited to make a discovery that could revolutionize the field of medicine.

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

She tends to make a fuss about minor issues, which can be quite exhausting.

to regularly or repeatedly do something as part of one's routine or behavior

He has made a habit of going for a jog every morning to stay healthy.

to travel from one place to another, often involving a significant distance

We decided to make a journey to the mountains to enjoy a weekend of hiking and relaxation.

to take action in order to achieve something

No one made a move to help.

to record or write down something for the purpose of remembering it or referring to it later

I always make a note of important dates in my calendar to ensure I don't forget them

to emphasize, express, or communicate a specific idea or argument

During the meeting, she wanted to make a point about the importance of teamwork in achieving our goals.

to commit to doing something in the future

She decided to make a promise to her children that she would always be there for them.

to ask for something or express a desire for someone to do something

He decided to make a request for some extra time to complete the project.

to secure a place, seat, or accommodation in advance

We called the restaurant to make a reservation for a table for two on Saturday night.

to take action to support or defend a position or opinion

The activists decided to make a stand against environmental pollution by organizing a protest.

to propose a course of action for consideration

During the brainstorming session, she was quick to make a suggestion for a new marketing strategy.

to go to a place or location, typically for a short period, to see someone or something

We plan to make a visit to the art museum during our trip to the city.

to express a desire for something to happen, often done before blowing out candles on a birthday cake

She closed her eyes and made a wish before blowing out the candles on her birthday cake.

to set a specific time for a meeting, event, or service

I need to make an appointment with my dentist for a check-up.

to organize something, often involving agreements or preparations

They had to make arrangements for their wedding, including booking a venue and arranging for catering.

to try to do something, especially when the outcome is uncertain

Despite the difficult conditions, she decided to make an attempt to climb the steep mountain.

to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

He promised to make an effort to spend more quality time with his family.

to successfully free oneself from a place or situation, often involving danger or confinement

The prisoners managed to make an escape from the maximum-security prison.

to treat a specific case differently from the usual rule or practice

The teacher decided to make an exception and allow the student to submit the assignment a day late due to unforeseen circumstances.

to determine a value through mathematical means

He needed to make a calculation to estimate the project's total cost.

to formally accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing

The victim decided to make a charge against the person who stole their car.

to explain something in a way that is easy to understand

The teacher made an effort to make the complex scientific concepts clear to her students.

to ridicule someone or something in a teasing or humorous manner

It's not polite to make fun of others, as it can hurt their feelings.

to simplify a task or situation to make it more manageable

The instructions provided made it easy for the new employees to set up their email accounts.

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

Her explanation didn't make sense to me; I couldn't understand why she made that decision.

to ensure that a system, device, or plan functions as intended

The technician had to make the computer network work properly after it experienced technical issues.

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

Before leaving the house, make sure you turn off all the lights and lock the doors.

to arrange the bedding and pillows of a bed neatly, typically after waking up

Every morning, she makes the bed to start her day with a tidy room.

to set aside a period for a specific activity or purpose despite a busy schedule or other commitments

She decided to make time for her hobbies by scheduling them into her daily routine.

to intentionally cause problems or difficulties

He decided to make trouble at the meeting by constantly interrupting others and disagreeing with every suggestion.

to create flames for warmth or cooking by using various materials

As the temperature dropped, they decided to make a fire to stay warm during their camping trip.

to formally agree to be married to someone

Against all odds, they decided to make marriage, defying societal norms and embracing their love for each other.

to manage to continue doing something with only few available means or resources

When they ran out of ingredients for the recipe, they had to make do with what was in the pantry.

to do something that makes an already bad situation worse

He is making matters worse by refusing to compromise and find a middle ground.

to perform an action that is incorrect or unintended, often resulting in an error or oversight

I accidentally made a mistake in my calculations, resulting in incorrect results.

to create disorder or untidiness in a particular area or environment

The children made a mess in the living room with their toys scattered everywhere.

to create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds

I accidentally knocked over a glass, making a sudden noise that startled everyone.

to use military forces and weapons to fight against nations, groups, or individuals

The rebels were determined to make war against the oppressive regime.

to achieve a specific ranking in a competition or event

She made first place in the poetry contest.

to arrange or schedule something in advance, such as a ticket. place, or service

She made a booking for a hotel room near the beach.