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Kollokationer av 'Make- Take- Have' - Känslor och Interaktion (Göra)

Utforska engelska kollokationer med 'Make' för att beskriva känslor och interaktion med exempel som 'sluta fred' och 'ställa en fordran'.

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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: She made a call after receiving the urgent message.
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to [make] a choice

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

Ex: She had to make a choice between staying in her hometown or moving to a new city for her job.
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to [make] a comment

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

Ex: He made a humorous comment that lightened the mood in the room.
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to [make] a complaint

to express dissatisfaction or criticism about something

Ex: If you receive a damaged product, you should make a complaint to the shipping company.
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to [make] a confession

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

Ex: After years of keeping it a secret, she finally made a confession to her family about her past.
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to [make] a decision

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

Ex: Their ability to make quick decisions in a crisis situation saved lives.
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to [make] a demand

to request something firmly or forcefully

Ex: The protestors gathered to make a demand for climate action from the government.
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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: After a few too many drinks, he often ends up making a fool out of himself at social gatherings.
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to [make] a fool (out|) of {sb}

to do something to make someone appear silly or foolish

Ex: It's not polite to make a fool of someone in front of a large audience.
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to [make] an enemy

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

Ex: Cheating in a competition can make an enemy of your fellow competitors.
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to [make] love

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

Ex: Making love brought them closer and strengthened their bond.
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to [make] {one's} acquaintance

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

Ex: It was a delightful experience to make the acquaintance of the renowned author at the book signing.
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to [make] {one's} mind

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

Ex: She couldn't make her mind about which vacation destination to choose for the summer.
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to [make] peace

to stop fighting with someone and become friendly with them

Ex: The siblings had a heated argument, but they eventually made peace and apologized to each other.
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to [make] an admission

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

Ex: Making an admission of vulnerability allowed him to connect with others on a deeper level.
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to [make] a joke

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

Ex: At the party, John decided to make a funny joke about the theme of the event, and it had everyone in stitches.
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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: At the comedy club, the stand-up comedians made jokes of everyday situations.
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to [make] {sb} (sad|unhappy|upset)

to cause a negative emotional state or distress in another person

Ex: The long hours and stressful workload at the job were making him increasingly unhappy.
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to [make] an enquiry

to ask a question or seek information about something

Ex: He made an enquiry at the bookstore to ask if they had a specific book in stock.
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to [make] {sb} (angry|furious|annoyed)

to cause someone to feel very angry or bothered

Ex: Talking loudly in a quiet library can make people annoyed.
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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: Attending social events and gatherings can help you make friends in a new city.
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to [make] a gesture

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

Ex: To apologize, he made a gesture of offering a bouquet of flowers.
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to [make] a prediction

to make an educated guess about a future event or outcome

Ex: Many people make predictions about future technological advancements, such as AI and space exploration.
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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 research team frequently makes proposals for innovative projects to secure funding from investors.
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to [make] a remark

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

Ex: At the dinner party, he couldn't help but make a remark about the delicious homemade lasagna that the host had prepared.
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to [make] a sound

to produce noise or a specific auditory sensation

Ex: To communicate with each other, dolphins make a variety of sounds underwater.
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to [make] a speech

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

Ex: The teacher asked each student to make a short speech about their summer vacation.
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to [make] a statement

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

Ex: Artists use their artwork to make powerful statements about social justice.
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to [make] a threat

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

Ex: The politician makes a threat to expose the secrets of his opponent.
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to [make] an allusion

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

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to make allusions to historical events in their essays to provide context.
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to [make] an inquiry

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

Ex: I will make an inquiry with the IT department to resolve the technical issue.
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to [make] an observation

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

Ex: In his journal, Charles Darwin made observations about the diverse species he encountered during his voyage on the Beagle.
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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 athlete made contact with his coach to discuss training strategies for the upcoming competition.
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to [make] a (big|) thing (out|) of {sth}

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

Ex: He made a big thing out of his birthday, throwing an extravagant party with fireworks and a live band.
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to [make] {sb} (happy|glad|cheerful)

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

Ex: Giving her a surprise birthday party made her happy.
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to [make] (a|the) difference

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

Ex: Understanding cultural nuances can make a difference between successful international business negotiations and misunderstandings.
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to [make] an impression

to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: In social situations, making impressions on others can help in building relationships and connections.
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