make for (to go toward) He put on his coat and made for the door. (to result in or make something possible) Her carelessness made for her failure in the exam. The team is in good form, which should make for a positive result. envocabulary.com
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make away with literary (to steal and run off with it) You shouldn’t allow him to make away with all your money. The burglars made away with a lot of valuable jewelry. envocabulary.com
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make after (chase; run after) The police started the car to make after the thieves. The mouse fled, and the cat made after it. envocabulary.com
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set out (to leave and start a journey) Columbus set out to find a new route to India and discovered North America. We set out for California on a two-day trip. (to start an activity or effort in order to achieve an aim) He set out with the aim of …
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set on (attack someone violently) Tim was walking through the park when three robbers set on him. (to make a person or animal attack someone) Stop harassing me or I’ll set my boyfriend on you. Get out of the house now or I’ll set the dogs on you. …
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