make for

• Verbe à particule utilisé pour indiquer un déplacement vers un lieu ou une destination, ou pour exprimer la contribution à un résultat ou à une situation donnée.

A phrasal verb used to indicate moving towards a place or destination, or to contribute to a particular result or situation.

indénombrable · verbe irrégulier · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. Move towardsinformal

   To go in the direction of a place or thing.

   se diriger vers

   • After the movie, they made for the nearest restaurant.
   • The crowd made for the exit when the alarm sounded.
   • She made for the door as soon as the meeting ended.

   Antonymesdepartleave

2. Contribute to or result ininformal

   To cause a particular situation or result.

   contribuer à / aboutir à

   • His hard work made for a successful project.
   • The warm weather made for a pleasant picnic.
   • Her positive attitude makes for a great team environment.

   Synonymescreatefacilitatefostergenerateproducepromote

   Antonymesforestallimpedepreventthwart

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