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Make

meɪk
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Make -

To create or produce something

Eksempel: She makes delicious cakes.
Bruk: informalKontekst: everyday conversations
Merk: Commonly used for various objects or products

To cause something to happen

Eksempel: His behavior makes me angry.
Bruk: informalKontekst: discussing emotions or reactions
Merk: Often used with emotions or reactions

To force or persuade someone to do something

Eksempel: He made her apologize.
Bruk: formalKontekst: authority or influence
Merk: Can imply coercion or influence

To form or develop a habit or characteristic

Eksempel: Practice makes perfect.
Bruk: formalKontekst: proverbs or idiomatic expressions
Merk: Common in idiomatic phrases

Synonymer for Make

Create

To bring something into existence.
Eksempel: She created a beautiful painting.
Merk: While 'make' can refer to producing or forming something, 'create' often implies a sense of originality or artistry.

Produce

To manufacture or bring forth something.
Eksempel: The factory produces cars.
Merk: Similar to 'make,' but 'produce' is often used in the context of manufacturing or generating goods.

Construct

To build or put together parts to form a whole.
Eksempel: They constructed a new building in the city.
Merk: While 'make' is a general term, 'construct' specifically refers to building or assembling something.

Fabricate

To invent or create something, often with the implication of deception.
Eksempel: The artist fabricated a sculpture from scrap metal.
Merk: Unlike 'make,' 'fabricate' can carry a connotation of creating something through fabrication or deception.

Craft

To make or create something with skill and artistry.
Eksempel: She crafted a beautiful piece of jewelry.
Merk: Similar to 'create,' but 'craft' emphasizes the skill and artistry involved in making something.

Makes uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Make a difference

To have a significant impact or effect on something or someone.
Eksempel: Volunteering at the local shelter can really make a difference in people's lives.
Merk: The phrase 'make a difference' emphasizes creating a positive change or impact, whereas 'make' alone simply means to create or produce something.

Make ends meet

To earn just enough money to cover one's basic expenses.
Eksempel: With the rise in living expenses, it's becoming harder to make ends meet with just one salary.
Merk: While 'make' on its own refers to creating or producing something, 'make ends meet' specifically relates to financial stability.

Make up for lost time

To compensate for time that has been wasted or lost.
Eksempel: After being away for a year, I need to make up for lost time with my family.
Merk: The phrase 'make up for lost time' focuses on compensating for a past loss, in contrast to the general meaning of 'make' as creating or forming something.

Make a fool of oneself

To embarrass oneself by acting in a silly or foolish manner.
Eksempel: I made a fool of myself by tripping in front of everyone at the party.
Merk: The phrase 'make a fool of oneself' highlights embarrassing behavior, while 'make' alone does not carry the same connotation of embarrassment.

Make the most of

To take full advantage of a situation or opportunity.
Eksempel: While on vacation, I want to make the most of every moment and explore as much as possible.
Merk: While 'make' can refer to creating or forming something, 'make the most of' specifically emphasizes maximizing the benefit or enjoyment of a situation.

Make or break

A critical decision or situation that will either lead to success or failure.
Eksempel: This project is a make or break moment for our company's future.
Merk: The expression 'make or break' denotes a pivotal moment where success or failure hinges on a particular outcome, unlike 'make' which has a broader meaning of creating or producing.

Make a living

To earn enough money to support oneself financially.
Eksempel: She makes a living as a freelance writer, taking on various projects.
Merk: When used in the context of 'make a living', 'make' refers specifically to earning money for sustenance, in contrast to its general meaning of creating or forming something.

Makes hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Make a killing

To make a lot of money, especially in a short period of time.
Eksempel: He made a killing in the stock market last year.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes the significant amount of money made, usually in a financial context.

Make a move

To take action or make a decision, especially in a romantic or strategic context.
Eksempel: I think it's time to make a move and ask her out on a date.
Merk: It implies taking a step forward or initiating an action.

Make a scene

To cause a public disturbance or draw attention through dramatic behavior.
Eksempel: He made a scene at the restaurant when his order was incorrect.
Merk: It indicates creating a public disturbance through actions or words.

Make waves

To cause a significant impact or create a stir, especially in a disruptive or noticeable way.
Eksempel: She made waves with her controversial article on social media.
Merk: It signifies making a noticeable impact or causing disruption in a particular context.

Make up one's mind

To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Eksempel: You need to make up your mind about which university you want to attend.
Merk: It emphasizes the act of finalizing a decision or choice.

Make a pass at

To flirt or make a romantic advance towards someone.
Eksempel: He made a pass at her during the party, but she wasn't interested.
Merk: It implies making a romantic or sexual advance, often implying a lack of reciprocated interest.

Make a racket

To make a loud and disruptive noise.
Eksempel: The kids made a racket playing in the yard.
Merk: It indicates creating a loud and disruptive noise, often in a playful or chaotic manner.

Make - Eksempler

I can make a cake.
She makes her own clothes.
He made a mistake in his calculations.
They are making plans for the weekend.

Makes grammatikk

Make - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: make
Bøyinger
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): makes
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): make
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): made
Verb, perfektum partisipp (Verb, past participle): made
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): making
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): makes
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): make
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): make
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
Make inneholder 1 stavelser: make
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈmāk
make , ˈmāk (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Make - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

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