make for

verb

made for; making for; makes for

1

: to go toward (a place) quickly

Everyone made for the exit as soon as the show was over.

After he left the office he made straight for home.

2

: to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely

Courtesy makes for safer driving.

Examples of make for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Having one of the most important presidential elections in the history of Brazil take place during the country’s largest film festival makes for a very particular encounter. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

And then there’s the terrace bar that’s made for sunset aperitivi and watching the lake wind down. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Cream is made for dry, sensitive skin from face to body, with micro triple-lipid capsules containing ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids that quickly absorb into the skin to replenish moisture and support the barrier. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

This year, however, an exceptionally strong and possibly even record-breaking El Niño weather pattern — driven by warm ocean surface temperatures in the Pacific — is expected to make for a warm and wet winter in Europe. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for make for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore