make for
move towards a place
to go in the direction of a place, usually with a purpose or intention.
As soon as the bell rang, the students made for the exit.
"make" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "make" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
make
for
make forto go in the direction of a place, usually with a purpose or intention.As soon as the bell rang, the students made for the exit.
out
make outTo see, hear, or understand something or someone with difficulty, often because it is unclear or far away.It was so foggy that I could barely make out the road ahead.
out to
make out toTo write someone’s name on a cheque or official document so that they will receive the money or benefit.Could you make the cheque out to my company, please?
up
make upTo create something that is not true, such as a story or an excuse.He made up an excuse for being late.
up for
make up forto do something good or give something to balance out a mistake, loss, or something bad that happened.I brought flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday.
make out
see or understand with difficulty
To see, hear, or understand something or someone with difficulty, often because it is unclear or far away.
It was so foggy that I could barely make out the road ahead.
make out to
to write a cheque or official document to someone
To write someone’s name on a cheque or official document so that they will receive the money or benefit.
Could you make the cheque out to my company, please?
make up
invent (a story, excuse, etc.)
To create something that is not true, such as a story or an excuse.
He made up an excuse for being late.
make up for
to do something to correct a bad situation
to do something good or give something to balance out a mistake, loss, or something bad that happened.
I brought flowers to make up for forgetting her birthday.