English Phrasal Verbs
A phrasal verb is a verb followed by a preposition or an adverb.
The combination creates a meaning different from the original verb.
The combination creates a meaning different from the original verb.
Commonly-used phrasal verbs.
Phrasal Verbs with MAKE
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Make do with | Use something less satisfactory as an alternative. | There were no chairs to sit on so we had to make do with a pile of boxes. |
| Make for | Move in the direction of; head for. | Let's make for the exit before the crowd starts to leave. |
| Make fun of | Laugh at ; make jokes about. | The old lady dresses so strangely that the children make fun of her. |
| Make (something) into | Convert or change into. | We're going to make our garage into a playroom |
| Make of | Have an opinion about something. | What do you make of his latest suggestion? |
| Make off with | Steal and hurry away. | A young man made off with my briefcase while I was checking the timetable. |
| Make out | Be able to hear or read something. | I need glasses! I can't make out what's written on the board. |
| Make out | Fill in the details (e.g. cheque). | Please make out the cheque to ABC Wizards. |
| Make out | Kiss and behave as lovers (mainly U.S.) | At that age boys are only interested in making out with girls. |
| Make oneself out (to be) | Claim or pretend to be. | In an attempt to find more details, he made himself out to be a journalist . |
| Make over | Legally make someone the owner of something. | Before she died she made over all her property to her children. |
| Make up | Invent (excuse, story). | Some employees make up excuses when they arrive late for work. |
| Make up | Prepare a bed for use. | You can stay here tonight. I'll make up a bed for you in the spare room. |
| Make up | Form, constitute. | In your opinion what qualities make up his character? |
| Make up | Put on powder, lipstick, etc. | Cynthia spends ages making herself up/putting on make-up. |
| Make up with | End a quarrel and become friends again. | Come on you two! It's time to shake hands and make up. |
| Make up for | Compensate for something. | If I work longer the next few days I can make up for the time I was absent. |
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