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19 phrasal verbs

make after
C1

To chase or pursue someone or something; to move quickly in the direction of someone who is leaving or escaping.

make against
C1

To be unfavorable or disadvantageous to someone or something; to work against a particular outcome.

make away
C1

To leave quickly; to flee or escape. (Also an archaic expression for killing oneself.)

make away with
B2

To steal something and escape with it; or (formal/archaic) to kill someone or to destroy something.

make down
C1

To prepare a makeshift or temporary bed or sleeping place, usually on the floor or a sofa.

make for
B1

To move toward a destination with purpose; or to contribute to or create a particular result, condition, or atmosphere.

make into
B1

To transform something or someone into a different thing, form, or role through deliberate action.

make it up to
B1

To do something good for someone in order to compensate for a previous wrong, disappointment, or favour owed.

make of
B1

To form an opinion, understanding, or interpretation about something, especially something puzzling or unclear.

make off
B2

To leave quickly, especially after doing something wrong or to avoid being caught.

make off with
B2

To steal or take something and leave quickly with it.

make out
B1

To see, hear, or understand something with difficulty; to claim something is true; to kiss and caress romantically; or to write a cheque/for

make out of
A2

To create or construct something using a particular material or set of available resources.

make out with
B1

To kiss and physically caress someone in a romantic or sexual way.

make over
B1

To completely transform the appearance or style of a person or place; or (formal/legal) to transfer ownership of property.

make up
A2

To invent a story or excuse; to reconcile after a quarrel; to constitute or form a whole; or to apply cosmetics.

make up for

To compensate for something negative by providing something positive in return.

make up to
B2

To flatter or behave in an ingratiating way toward someone, usually to gain favour; or to reach a certain amount or level.

make with
C1

(Dated/slang) To produce, provide, or start doing something, often used as an impatient demand.