Actions & Behavior (Make)

to make a discovery

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ dɪskˈʌvɚɹi/

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

to make a habit of

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ hˈæbɪt ʌv/

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

to make a journey

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ dʒˈɜːni/

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

to make a note

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ nˈoʊt/

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

to make a point

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ pˈɔɪnt/

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

to make a promise

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ pɹˈɑːmɪs/

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to commit to doing something in the future

to make a request

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ ɹɪkwˈɛst/

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

to make a reservation

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ ɹˌɛzɚvˈeɪʃən/

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to secure a place, seat, or accommodation in advance

to make a stand

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ stˈænd/

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to take action to support or defend a position or opinion

to make a suggestion

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ sədʒˈɛstʃən/

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to propose a course of action for consideration

to make a visit

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ vˈɪzɪt/

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

to make an appointment

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐn ɐpˈɔɪntmənt/

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

to make an arrangement

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐn ɐɹˈeɪndʒmənt/

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to organize something, often involving agreements or preparations

to make an attempt

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐn ɐtˈɛmpt/

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

to make an effort

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐn ˈɛfɚt/

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to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

to make an escape

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐn ɛskˈeɪp/

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

to make an exception

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐn ɛksˈɛpʃən/

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

to make a calculation

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ kˌælkjʊlˈeɪʃən/

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to determine a value through mathematical means

to make a charge

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ tʃˈɑːɹdʒ/

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to apply a cost for a product, service, or transaction

to make something clear

phrase

/mˌeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ klˈɪɹ/

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to explain something in a way that is easy to understand

to make fun of somebody or something

phrase

/mˌeɪk fˈʌn ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

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to ridicule someone or something in a teasing or humorous manner

to make something easy

phrase

/mˌeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˈiːzi/

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to simplify a task or situation to make it more manageable

to make sense

phrase

/mˌeɪk sˈɛns/

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to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

to make something work

phrase

/mˌeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ wˈɜːk/

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

to make sure

phrase

/mˌeɪk ʃˈʊɹ/

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

to make the bed

phrase

/mˌeɪk ðə bˈɛd/

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

to make time

phrase

/mˌeɪk tˈaɪm/

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

to make trouble

phrase

/mˌeɪk tɹˈʌbəl/

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to intentionally cause problems or difficulties

to make a fire

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ fˈaɪɚ/

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to create flames for warmth or cooking by using various materials

to make marriage

phrase

/mˌeɪk mˈæɹɪdʒ/

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Old use

to formally agree to be married to someone

to make do

phrase

/mˌeɪk dˈuː/

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Informal

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

to make a mistake

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ mɪstˈeɪk/

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

to make a mess

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ mˈɛs/

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to create disorder or untidiness in a particular area or environment

to make war

phrase

/mˌeɪk wˈɔːɹ/

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

to make number place

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɔːɹ wˈɪn nˈʌm plˈeɪs/

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to achieve a specific ranking in a competition or event

to make a booking

phrase

/mˌeɪk ɐ bˈʊkɪŋ/

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