(of something written or abstract) To have composed or drawn up
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To have filled out in its entirety
To have discovered something either by chance or intention
To have perceived with one's eyes
“I squinted in the direction he was pointing and was just able to make out a bright green light dancing across the road.”
To have established a fact to be true
To have understood based on given information
“Half the time, it was hard to make out what he was talking about.”
(of something written or abstract) To have composed or drawn up
To have ascertained through analysis or investigation
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning
“At last, he was able to make out that there were two of them.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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?”
Past tense for to solve, usually of a puzzle or riddle
Past tense for to touch or press with the lips, usually as a sign of affection
Past tense for to state or assert that something is the case
Past tense for to perceive through the act of hearing
Past tense for to engage in amorous relations
Past tense for to pretend to be a different person while playing a game
Past tense for to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level
Past tense for to make (a lot of) money
Past tense for to be victorious, or to prove to be more powerful or superior
Having been perceived audibly or through hearing
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