Meaning trap

make for

help to produce a result

to cause or help to create a particular situation or result.

phrasal verbB2occasional

Don't mix these meanings

Same phrase, different job.

help to produce a result

to cause or help to create a particular situation or result.

make for (move towards a place)

Another meaning of 'make for' is 'move towards a place'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

Fresh air and sunlight make for a healthy environment.work
Having flexible working hours can make for a more productive and satisfied workforce.IELTS speaking

Pattern: make for + noun/result

WrongGood weather makes a great picnic.

RightGood weather makes for a great picnic.

'Make FOR' = leads to / produces; without 'for' it sounds like you literally create the picnic.

Patternmake for + noun/result

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The combination of factors generates a highly enjoyable experience.

Natural It all makes for a great day out.

'Make for' naturally links a cause to a quality result; the formal version is clunky.

Words that usually travel with it.

Different from 'make up for', which means to compensate.

make for (move towards a place) — Another meaning of 'make for' is 'move towards a place'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.