(of something written or abstract) To compose or draw up
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To clearly understand or comprehend something
“Half the time, it was hard to make out what he was talking about.”
To make a false show or pretense of
“When Shillington found he was caught in a trap, he tried to make out like he'd been looking out for your best interests.”
To arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning
“At last, he was able to make out that there were two of them.”
To see, recognize, or be aware of something, especially on a superficial or vague level
“I squinted in the direction he was pointing and was just able to make out a bright green light dancing across the road.”
To succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level
“Having that in mind, this court stated the proposition which the plaintiff had to make out in terms of an abuse of a discretion.”
To draw up an official document, such as a cheque
“Many years ago, people had to make out a cheque to themselves to withdraw money.”
To claim or give the impression of
“If he had his way, he'd try to make out like he was some kind of savior.”
To engage in sensuous activity, especially kissing or petting
“If I'm going out with a guy, is it bad to make out with him?”
To establish or make a determination on the nature of someone or something
To discover or locate something, either by chance or intention
To solve, usually of a puzzle or riddle
To establish a fact to be true
To touch or press with the lips, usually as a sign of affection
(of something written or abstract) To compose or draw up
To state or assert that something is the case
To perceive through the act of hearing
To engage in amorous relations
To pretend to be a different person while playing a game
To make (a lot of) money
To be victorious, or to prove to be more powerful or superior
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