What does make for mean?
Definitions for make for
make for
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word make for.
Princeton's WordNet
bring, work, play, wreak, make forverb
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
"I cannot work a miracle"; "wreak havoc"; "bring comments"; "play a joke"; "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"
Wiktionary
make forverb
To set out to go (someplace); to move towards.
make forverb
To tend to produce or result in.
make forverb
To confirm, favour, strengthen (an opinion, theory, etc.).
ChatGPT
make for
"Make for" is a phrasal verb that typically means to move or head towards a particular direction or place. Secondly, it can also mean to contribute to or result in a particular situation or outcome.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of make for in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of make for in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of make for in a Sentence
This was a very difficult decision to make for our company and for me personally, however, we felt this decision had to be made to prevent any potential risk for our customers.
The grounding of the putter near the ball and the ball's immediate movement after the club had been grounded, we put Dustin on notice, we just wanted him to realize that we were concerned and we wanted to make him aware of that so that he could strategically make decisions that he needed to make for the balance of the round.
Safran Chief Executive Philippe Petitcolin:
Concerning LEAP, we think we are at the maximum commitment we can make for the short term, we are facing a production increase that has never been done in the aerospace industry.
We have a very rigorous scientific review process for all the investments that we make for the drugs, vaccines and diagnostics through BARDA and through our department, there were some attempts to bypass that rigorous vetting process that caused me great concern.
The best choice you can make for yourself is to socialize with lesser evil.
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