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Definition make for in British English

make for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to move towards a place

Example

He picked up his umbrella and made for the door.

Synonyms and related words
approach make for make towards
2

to help to make something possible

Example

The new computers make for much greater productivity.

Synonyms and related words
foster promote nurse
Definition make for in British English