make for

phrasal verb

made for; making for; makes for

: 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.

: to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely

Courtesy makes for safer driving.

Examples of make for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The car, provided by the Heritage Collection of Bentley Motors in Crewe, was originally made for W.O. Bentley, the founder of Bentley Motors, in 1930. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? —

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 The tighter angle of view makes for 1:3.1 life-size magnification with nearly three feet of working distance (35.4 inches). —

PCMAG, 6 June 2024 This sunscreen is made for all skin types, and works well with makeup. —

Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 June 2024 Highway Robbery The winding road through the mountains of Sonora made for slow going. —

Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for make for

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