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Used with nouns:
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I made dinner for the family."
(dinner, food, lunch, snacks, clothes)
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I want to make more money."
(money, trips)
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We made our introductions."
(introductions, demands, apologies, presentation, commitment, arrangements, selection)
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The factory makes jars."
(factory, company)
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I will make an exception for him."
(exception, adjustment)
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They made war on the neighboring tribe."
(war)
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The moon made an orbit around the earth."
(orbit)
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I will make a special wish."
(wish)
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I am trying to make conversation with them."
(conversation)
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I'm trying to make a living."
(living, connection)
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They make great music."
(music)
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Please make time for her."
(time, room, space)
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You can make the check out to me."
(check)
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He made an attempt to be there."
(attempt, effort)
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I made a resolution to stop smoking."
(resolution, vow, promise, bet)
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They make a great pair."
(pair, couple, team, duo)
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The judge made a ruling."
(ruling, decision, verdict)
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Don't make a sound until we get close."
(sound)
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He made his point clear."
(point, choice, offer)
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The child is making faces at me."
(faces, noises)
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Don't make a habit of it."
(habit, fuss)
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He made a big impact on them."
(impact, impression)
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The surgeon made an incision."
(incision, discovery, correction, calculation)
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I made several investments last year."
(investments, expeditions, improvements)
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He made too many errors."
(errors, mistakes, enemies, rules, threats, excuses, detours, compromises, jokes)
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He made a great entrance."
(entrance, recipe, argument, guess, comeback, confession)
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We are making progress."
(progress)
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She made false allegations."
(allegations, claims)
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I made a list for you."
(list, copy)
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I don't want to make any trouble."
(trouble, assumptions, accusations, changes)
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She made friends with them."
(friends, peace)
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He made a few suggestions."
(suggestions, requests, revisions, decisions)
"
They made a few comments before they left."
(comments, preparations, contributions)
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I want to make a call."
(call, phone call, donation)
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Let's make another date."
(date, appointment, reservation, plan, deal)
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She made a scratch on the table."
(scratch, mess, drawing)
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He made a fortune last year."
(fortune, profit)
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He made a sign with his hands."
(sign, signal)
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We didn't make the deadline."
(deadline, delivery, deposit, shipment)
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He made a scene again."
(scene, complaint, turn, appearance)
