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Collocations de 'Make- Take- Have' - Sentiments et Interaction (Créer)

Explorez les collocations anglaises avec 'Make' pour décrire les sentiments et les interactions avec des exemples comme 'faire la paix' et 'faire une demande'.

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Verb Collocations With 'Make- Take- Have'
to [make] a (phone) call

to use a telephone or other communication device to start a phone conversation with someone

Ex: He needs to make a call before the meeting starts. 
to [make] a choice

to select one option or decision from several available alternatives or possibilities

Ex: When faced with a difficult decision, you must make a choice that aligns with your values. 
to [make] a comment

to express an opinion, remark, or statement about a particular topic, issue, or situation

Ex: Please make a comment on the proposed changes to the company's policies. 
to [make] a complaint

to express dissatisfaction or criticism about something

Ex: She decided to make a complaint to the restaurant manager about the quality of her meal. 
to [make] a confession

to admit or acknowledge one's wrongdoing, guilt, or a personal secret, typically to another person or authority

Ex: The suspect made a confession to the police, admitting that he had committed the crime. 
to [make] a decision

to create or choose a course of action from various options after considering the available information and potential consequences

Ex: Personal values and priorities often play a role in making ethical decisions. 
to [make] a demand

to request something firmly or forcefully

Ex: The teacher made a demand for improved behavior in the classroom. 
to [make] a fool (out|) of {oneself}

to embarrass oneself through foolish or silly actions, resulting in a loss of dignity or being perceived as ridiculous

Ex: Don't sing karaoke if you're not confident; you might make a fool out of yourself. 
to [make] a fool (out|) of {sb}

to do something to make someone appear silly or foolish

Ex: The pranksters tried to make a fool of their teacher by rearranging the classroom furniture. 
to [make] an enemy

to do something that causes someone to dislike or be angry with you, often leading to a strained relationship

Ex: It's essential to treat everyone with respect; you don't want to make unnecessary enemies. 
to [make] love
to make love
[Phrase]

to engage in a sexual or intimate act with a romantic partner

Ex: John and Mary decided to make love on their wedding night. 
to [make] {one's} acquaintance

to meet and become familiar with someone, often during a formal or initial introduction

Ex: She expressed her interest in making your acquaintance during the event. 
to [make] {one's} mind

to reach a decision or come to a conclusion after careful consideration and thought

Ex: The team had to make their minds quickly about the project's direction. 
to [make] peace

to stop fighting with someone and become friendly with them

faire la paix

faire la paix

Ex: The mediator's efforts helped the feuding siblings make peace with each other. 
to [make] an admission

to acknowledge a fact or truth, often related to one's actions, beliefs, or circumstances

Ex: The politician made an admission that he had been having an affair. 
to [make] a joke

to tell a humorous story, anecdote, or statement with the intent to amuse others

Ex: Sarah always knows how to make a joke to make her friends laugh. 
to [make] a joke (out|) of {sb/sth}

to ridicule a subject or person using humor, often in a way that makes it seem less serious

Ex: She felt hurt when her colleagues made a joke of her presentation, even though she had put in a lot of effort. 
to [make] {sb} (sad|unhappy|upset)

to cause a negative emotional state or distress in another person

Ex: The news of the pet's passing made the entire family upset. 
to [make] an enquiry

to ask a question or seek information about something

Ex: She decided to make an enquiry about the schedule of the upcoming train. 
to [make] {sb} (angry|furious|annoyed)

to cause someone to feel very angry or bothered

Ex: The sudden cancellation of the long-awaited vacation plans made him furious. 
to [make] friends with {sb}

to build a positive relationship with a specific person, often by spending time together and getting to know each other

Ex: Traveling together for work allowed them to make friends with each other during the trips. 
to [make] a gesture

to communicate or express something using physical movements, often without words

Ex: The coach made a gesture to the team, signaling them to start the game. 
to [make] a prediction

to make an educated guess about a future event or outcome

Ex: Data analysts use algorithms to make predictions about customer behavior for businesses. 
to [make] a proposal

to suggest an idea, plan, or course of action, often with the intention of seeking approval, support, or collaboration from others

Ex: The student council made a proposal to organize a charity event to raise funds for a local shelter. 
to [make] a remark

to comment or express an opinion or observation, often in a casual or brief manner

Ex: During the dinner party, some guests couldn't resist making sarcastic remarks about the unusual choice of cuisine. 
to [make] a sound

to produce noise or a specific auditory sensation

Ex: The wind blowing through the trees made a soothing sound in the forest. 
to [make] a speech

to deliver a formal or informal talk in front of others, often about a specific topic or idea

Ex: She made a speech at the graduation ceremony, inspiring the graduates with words of wisdom. 
to [make] a statement

to express a thought, opinion, or fact, often in a clear and direct manner

Ex: During the press conference, the spokesperson made a statement regarding the company's quarterly earnings. 
to [make] a threat

to communicate an intent to harm or cause damage, often to intimidate someone

Ex: The bully made a threat to beat up the new kid if he didn't give him his lunch money. 
to [make] an allusion

to reference or mention something indirectly to add depth or meaning to a statement or conversation

Ex: The author made an allusion to Greek mythology when describing the protagonist's Herculean strength. 
to [make] an inquiry

to conduct a formal or official investigation or examination, often involving a detailed or systematic process

Ex: The detective made an inquiry about the disappearance of the missing person. 
to [make] an observation

to notice or remark on something based on what one perceives or witnesses

Ex: Teachers often encourage students to make observations about the natural world during outdoor activities. 
to [make] contact

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

Ex: The diplomat attempted to make contact with foreign officials to discuss the peace negotiations. 
to [make] a (big|) thing (out|) of {sth}

to make something appear much more important or serious than it actually is

Ex: I want a party, but I don't want to make a big thing of it. 
to [make] {sb} (happy|glad|cheerful)

to bring joy, satisfaction, or a positive emotional state to another person

Ex: A simple act of kindness can make someone happy. 
to [make] (a|the) difference

to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: A little sympathy makes a world of difference to someone who's been badly treated. 
to [make] an impression

to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: The beautiful artwork in the gallery made a lasting impression on the visitors. 
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