made

[ meyd ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of make ¹.

adjective

1. produced by making, preparing, etc., in a particular way (often used in combination):

   well-made garments.

2. artificially produced:

   made fur.

3. invented or made-up:

   to tell made stories about oneself.

4. prepared, especially from several ingredients:

   a made dish.

5. assured of success or fortune:

   a made man.

made

/ meɪd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of make 1

adjective

1. artificially produced
2. in combination produced or shaped as specified

   handmade

3. get it made or have it made informal.
   to be assured of success
4. made of money
   very rich

Other Words From

• half-made adjective
• under·made adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of made¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, for the adjective

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. have it made, Informal.
   1. to be assured or confident of success:

      With a straight A average he's got it made.

   2. to have achieved success, especially wealth, status, or the like.

More idioms and phrases containing made

• have it made
• make

Example Sentences

The president-elect has made it clear that it won’t be anymore.

From Los Angeles Times

This was made apparent after Coulier revealed on Wednesday he had been diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, reports People.

From Salon

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made it clear that he’s not a fan of soon-to-be-president Donald Trump’s eating habits.

From Salon

The Idaho Supreme Court made absolutely clear that it would follow the U.S.

From Slate

Donald Trump has promised to pardon some of the rioters, although he has not made clear what criteria he would use to do so.

From BBC