- present tense form of make (3rd person singular).
makes
Example Sentences
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But she makes such heavy weather of Hermione’s speeches denying her infidelity—bringing a fiery righteousness and much volume to her lengthy protestations—that Gertrude’s famous phrase, “The lady doth protest too much,” rattled through my head.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
It makes it unlikely Chelsea would be in the market to sign Lewis-Skelly without substantial sales.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Enjoying whatever happens and being able to pick up the pieces,” says Stewart of what makes a wrong girl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Castellano said Sallie Mae would be watching in the next few years to see if that makes an impact.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
That’s the gesture he makes when he’s afraid he’s going to say something that might be better left unsaid.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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