make for

verb

1. to head towards, esp in haste
2. to prepare to attack
3. to help to bring about

   your cooperation will make for the success of our project

Example Sentences

And because my shoes were being made for me, I needed something that resembled the feeling of the shoe that I would have eventually.

From Los Angeles Times

Nate Smith would be the first to tell you that he makes for a peculiar nominee for new artist of the year at Wednesday night’s Country Music Assn.

From Los Angeles Times

The six large floral arrangements that Emily Marriott made for her small wedding after shopping at the Original Los Angeles Flower Market the day before.

From Los Angeles Times

An exception is made for law enforcement investigating serious offenses.

From Los Angeles Times

A studio spokesperson said “Juror #2” was always destined for a streaming release on Max, as deals were made for that at the beginning, and filmmakers were aware of and agreed to the plan.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• flee
• fly
• leave
• move
• pass
• progress
• retire
• travel