Collocations
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Phrases containing make, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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make a change
alter or modify something deliberately
make a couple
to form a naturally matching or well-suited romantic pair
make a deal
reach or agree on an arrangement with another party
make a film
to produce or direct a film
make a guess
to attempt an answer without being certain
make a joke
To produce a humorous remark or story
make a mark
to create a visible spot or impression on a surface
make a mess
To produce disorder or a dirty, disordered state
make a mistake
do something incorrectly or wrongly
make a movie
to produce or direct a film
make a pass
throw or kick a ball to a teammate
make a point
express a clear argument or draw attention to something
make a rule
to establish or create a rule
make a stop
to halt briefly at a place during a journey
make a turn
to change direction while driving or walking
make an escape
successfully get away from a place or dangerous situation
make an excuse
to give a reason, often weak or untrue, to explain one's behavior or avoid something
make an offer
to formally propose a price or deal to someone
make contact
To get in touch with someone for the first time or after a gap
make music
to create or perform music, often collaboratively
make sense
be logical, coherent, or easy to understand
make trouble
to behave in a way that creates problems for others