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Definition make for in American English

make for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to move toward a place

Example

He picked up his umbrella and made for the door.

Synonyms and related words
approach make for make toward
2

to help to make something possible

Example

The new computers make for much greater productivity.

Synonyms and related words
foster get past promote
Definition make for in American English