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Collocations of 'Make- Take- Have' - Actions & Behavior (Make)

Discover how English collocations with 'Make' like "make a point" and "make a habit" express actions and behavior in English.

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Verb Collocations With 'Make- Take- Have'
to [make] a break for

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

Ex: When they saw the opportunity, they decided to make a break for the nearby woods to avoid the pursuing enemy. 
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to [make] a contribution

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

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

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

Ex: The scientist was excited to make a discovery that could revolutionize the field of medicine. 
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to [make] a fuss

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

Ex: She tends to make a fuss about minor issues, which can be quite exhausting. 
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to [make] a habit of

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

Ex: He has made a habit of going for a jog every morning to stay healthy. 
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to [make] a journey

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

Ex: We decided to make a journey to the mountains to enjoy a weekend of hiking and relaxation. 
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to [make] a move

to take action in order to achieve something

Ex: No one made a move to help. 
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to [make] a note

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

Ex: I always make a note of important dates in my calendar to ensure I don't forget them 
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to [make] a point

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

Ex: During the meeting, she wanted to make a point about the importance of teamwork in achieving our goals. 
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to [make] a promise

to commit to doing something in the future

Ex: She decided to make a promise to her children that she would always be there for them. 
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to [make] a request

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

Ex: He decided to make a request for some extra time to complete the project. 
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to [make] a reservation

to secure a place, seat, or accommodation in advance

Ex: We called the restaurant to make a reservation for a table for two on Saturday night. 
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to [make] a stand

to take action to support or defend a position or opinion

Ex: The activists decided to make a stand against environmental pollution by organizing a protest. 
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to [make] a suggestion

to propose a course of action for consideration

Ex: During the brainstorming session, she was quick to make a suggestion for a new marketing strategy. 
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to [make] a visit

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

Ex: We plan to make a visit to the art museum during our trip to the city. 
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to [make] a wish

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

Ex: She closed her eyes and made a wish before blowing out the candles on her birthday cake. 
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to [make] an appointment

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

Ex: I need to make an appointment with my dentist for a check-up. 
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to [make] an arrangement

to organize something, often involving agreements or preparations

Ex: They had to make arrangements for their wedding, including booking a venue and arranging for catering. 
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to [make] an attempt

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

Ex: Despite the difficult conditions, she decided to make an attempt to climb the steep mountain. 
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to [make] an effort

to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

Ex: He promised to make an effort to spend more quality time with his family. 
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to [make] an escape

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

Ex: The prisoners managed to make an escape from the maximum-security prison. 
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to [make] an exception

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

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

to determine a value through mathematical means

Ex: He needed to make a calculation to estimate the project's total cost. 
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to [make] a charge

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

Ex: The restaurant will make a charge for the meal on your credit card. 
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to [make] {sth} clear

to explain something in a way that is easy to understand

Ex: The teacher made an effort to make the complex scientific concepts clear to her students. 
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to [make] fun of {sb/sth}

to ridicule someone or something in a teasing or humorous manner

Ex: It's not polite to make fun of others, as it can hurt their feelings. 
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to [make] {sth} easy

to simplify a task or situation to make it more manageable

Ex: The instructions provided made it easy for the new employees to set up their email accounts. 
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to [make] sense

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

Ex: Her explanation didn't make sense to me; I couldn't understand why she made that decision. 
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to [make] {sth} work

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

Ex: The technician had to make the computer network work properly after it experienced technical issues. 
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to [make] sure
to make sure
[phrase]

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

Ex: Before leaving the house, make sure you turn off all the lights and lock the doors. 
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to [make] the bed

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

Ex: Every morning, she makes the bed to start her day with a tidy room. 
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to [make] time
to make time
[phrase]

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

Ex: She decided to make time for her hobbies by scheduling them into her daily routine. 
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to [make] trouble

to intentionally cause problems or difficulties

Ex: He decided to make trouble at the meeting by constantly interrupting others and disagreeing with every suggestion. 
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to [make] a fire

to create flames for warmth or cooking by using various materials

Ex: As the temperature dropped, they decided to make a fire to stay warm during their camping trip. 
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to [make] marriage

to formally agree to be married to someone

Ex: Against all odds, they decided to make marriage, defying societal norms and embracing their love for each other. 
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to [make] do
to make do
[phrase]

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

Ex: When they ran out of ingredients for the recipe, they had to make do with what was in the pantry. 
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to [make] (matters|things) worse

to do something that makes an already bad situation worse

Ex: He is making matters worse by refusing to compromise and find a middle ground. 
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to [make] a mistake

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

Ex: I accidentally made a mistake in my calculations, resulting in incorrect results. 
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to [make] a mess

to create disorder or untidiness in a particular area or environment

Ex: The children made a mess in the living room with their toys scattered everywhere. 
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to [make] a noise

to create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds

Ex: I accidentally knocked over a glass, making a sudden noise that startled everyone. 
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to [make] war
to make war
[phrase]

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

Ex: The rebels were determined to make war against the oppressive regime. 
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to [make|win] {num} place

to achieve a specific ranking in a competition or event

Ex: She made first place in the poetry contest. 
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to [make] a booking

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

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