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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Seated on the quieter, south end of the beach, this is a remarkably secluded alcove made for retreat. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Monday’s game was an instant classic, and a similar rematch would make for a fantastic Super Bowl. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026 Like most of the country’s entries over the past decade, this blockbuster epic — a summer box office hit at home — makes for an extravagant display of the strength of the nation’s commercial film industry. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 The idea is this would make for a great spot to relax and take in the great outdoors through the Multiplay's expansive windows and a panoramic roof. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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