make for
verb
made for; making for; makes for
1
: to go toward (a place) quickly
Everyone made for the exit as soon as the show was over.
After he left the office he made straight for home.
2
: to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely
Courtesy makes for safer driving.
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The unit's weight is therefore centered in the bike and that should make for better handling.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Loose dresses are a lifesaver when humidity strikes, and this midi style was practically made for tropical temperatures.
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Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Written and directed by YouTube filmmaker Curry Barker, the film, made for $750,000, tells a twisted tale of love with deadly consequences.
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Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Both teams’ stars came to play with top spot in Group K up for grabs, with the flair and technical quality on display making for a compelling watch with sweeping moves and 37 shots.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Loose dresses are a lifesaver when humidity strikes, and this midi style was practically made for tropical temperatures.
—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Written and directed by YouTube filmmaker Curry Barker, the film, made for $750,000, tells a twisted tale of love with deadly consequences.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Both teams’ stars came to play with top spot in Group K up for grabs, with the flair and technical quality on display making for a compelling watch with sweeping moves and 37 shots.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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