🇺🇸 How to say

“make” in English

make
Illustration of "make" in a English cultural setting
A person in a home office is carefully assembling a wooden birdhouse on their workbench, surrounded by tools and materials. They are focused on the task, showing the active process of making or doing something with their hands.

Usage note

Use 'make' to talk about creating or producing something, like drinks, phone calls, or arrangements.

Examples

  • I make coffee.

    I make coffee.

  • She makes calls.

    She makes calls.

  • We make plans.

    We make plans.

Quick check

What does "make" mean?

  • A. make
  • B. to buy
  • C. close
  • D. to come

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