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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

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to make a contribution

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

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to make a discovery

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

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to make a fuss

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

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to make a habit of

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

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to make a journey

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

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to make a move

to take action in order to achieve something

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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

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to make a point

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

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to make a promise

to commit to doing something in the future

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to make a request

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

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to make a reservation

to secure a place, seat, or accommodation in advance

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to make a stand

to take action to support or defend a position or opinion

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to make a suggestion

to propose a course of action for consideration

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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

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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

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to make an appointment

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

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to make an arrangement

to organize something, often involving agreements or preparations

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to make an attempt

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

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to make an effort

to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

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to make an escape

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

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to make an exception

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

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to make a calculation

to determine a value through mathematical means

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to make a charge

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

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to make something clear

to explain something in a way that is easy to understand

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to make fun of somebody or something

to ridicule someone or something in a teasing or humorous manner

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to make something easy

to simplify a task or situation to make it more manageable

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to make sense

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

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to make something work

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

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to make sure

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

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to make the bed

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

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to make time

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

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to make trouble

to intentionally cause problems or difficulties

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to make a fire

to create flames for warmth or cooking by using various materials

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to make marriage

to formally agree to be married to someone

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to make do

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

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to make matters worse

to do something that makes an already bad situation worse

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to make a mistake

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

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to make a mess

to create disorder or untidiness in a particular area or environment

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to make a noise

to create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds

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to make war

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

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to make number place

to achieve a specific ranking in a competition or event

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