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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This adorable, flowy dress is made for casual summer days out. Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 The unit's weight is therefore centered in the bike and that should make for better handling. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026 These ready-to-grab mini sandwiches are made for packing in the cooler. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 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 See All Example Sentences for make for

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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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