makes

makes · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Third person singular present of "make": creates or produces.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present of "make": causes to be or become.

  3. 3.

    Third person singular present of "make": earns.

  4. 4.

    Third person singular present of "make": succeeds in reaching.

Phrases & expressions

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    makes sense — Is logical or understandable.
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    makes no difference — Has no effect on the outcome.
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    what makes someone tick — What motivates someone.
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    makes one's blood boil — Causes anger.

Related words

Antonyms: breaks, destroys
See also: creates, made, make, making
Synonyms: builds, constructs, creates, produces

Etymology

From Old English macian ("to make") + -s (third person singular suffix). The verb follows irregular patterns: make > makes > made > made.