What does “make” mean?
make
Oh, this one is everywhere!
At its core, "make" means to create something or put something together. Like, "She made a cake for the party" — she mixed the ingredients and baked it herself. Or "He made a chair out of wood."
But "make" also means to cause something to happen. So you can say "That movie made me cry" — the movie caused the feeling. Or "The loud noise made me jump."
You also use it in tons of everyday phrases — "make a decision," "make a mistake," "make friends," "make money." In these, you're not building anything, you're just doing or producing something.
So basically, "make" is about creating, causing, or producing — and it shows up in so many situations that once you notice it, you'll see it absolutely everywhere! 😊
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