make for
phrasal verb
made for; making for; makes for
1
: to go toward (a place) quickly
Everyone made for the exit as soon as the show was over.
After he left the office he made straight for home.
2
: to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely
Courtesy makes for safer driving.
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The stability and flexibility around Josh Allen makes for a terrifying formula.
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Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The paddleboard breakfast in crystal clear turquoise waters makes for the ultimate Instagram food photo.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Adding him opposite Sauce Gardner would make for an elite cornerback room.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The dramatic landscapes make for a magical winter evening.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The paddleboard breakfast in crystal clear turquoise waters makes for the ultimate Instagram food photo.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Adding him opposite Sauce Gardner would make for an elite cornerback room.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The dramatic landscapes make for a magical winter evening.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Make for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20for. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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