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English / phrasal verb

Make for

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To help produce, foster, or lead to a particular result

In context

01

Rigorous evidence and clear premises make for a compelling and persuasive argument.

02

Allowing emotional outbursts does not make for a constructive academic debate.

Synonyms

lead to,contribute to,facilitate

Antonyms

hinder,prevent,impede

Collocations

make for a constructive debate,make for clarity,make for better analysis

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗