English

make

meɪk
Meaning: to produce or create something
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base make
3rd person singular present makes
Present participle making
Past made
Will future will make
Going-to future going to make
Imperative negative don't make / do not make

Example sentences

She makes delicious cakes.
She makes delicious cakes.
The government is responsible for making laws.
The government is responsible for making laws.
Old houses often have water pipes made of lead.
Old houses often have water pipes made of lead.
Make sure you keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Make sure you keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
She made the decision to buy a new car.
She made the decision to buy a new car.

Usage Notes

A very common verb used for creating, producing, or constructing something.

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