MAKE - collocations
Phrase
pretend or imagine
make believe
This boy make believes he's a pilot. Maybe he'll grow up to be one!
This boy make believes he's a pilot. Maybe he'll grow up to be one!
explain in the hopes of being forgiven
make excuses
When you make excuses for not having your homework done, don't say the dog ate it, even if it's true!
When you make excuses for not having your homework done, don't say the dog ate it, even if it's true!
get close with someone you like
making new friends
Making new friends, of all shapes, sizes, and breeds!
Making new friends, of all shapes, sizes, and breeds!
Verb
create a problem
making trouble
Has anyone seen my stapler? It's where?! Okay guys, which one of you is making trouble?
Has anyone seen my stapler? It's where?! Okay guys, which one of you is making trouble?
straighten the sheets, covers, and pillows
made my bed
I made my bed. Now I can jump on it!
I made my bed. Now I can jump on it!