make

Middle English makien, from Old English macian; related to Dutch maken and German machen.

NOUN (1)
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brand informal / model formal / manufacturer formal
Synonyms brand informal , model formal , manufacturer formal

A make refers to a specific brand or type of product, often used in the context of vehicles, appliances, or other manufactured goods. It indicates the manufacturer or the brand under which a product is sold.

plural
  • The car's make is Toyota. — その車の メーカー はトヨタです。
  • She prefers the make of this smartphone. — 彼女はこのスマートフォンの ブランドを好みます。
  • What is the make of your laptop? — あなたのラップトップの モデルは何ですか?
register: formal
VERB (1)
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Synonyms create , construct , produce
Antonyms destroy , neglect

Make means to create or produce something by putting parts or materials together. This term encompasses a wide range of activities, including craft, construction, and invention.

irregular
plural
  • Can you make a cake for my birthday? — 私の誕生日にケーキを 作ってもらえますか?
  • They make furniture using sustainable materials. — 彼らは持続可能な材料を使用して家具を 作っています
  • I need to make a decision soon. — 私はすぐに 決断を下さなければなりません。
register: informal