“Make”
Definition:
The word “make” is a verb that means to create, produce, or construct something. It can also mean to cause something to happen, form decisions, or prepare something.
Transitive
Definition of the verb form:
When a verb is used in a sentence in a different or modified way to describe the context of an action performed by the subject, it’s known as Verb form. There are up to five forms of a verb.
Base form(root)
Simple past
Past participle
Present Participle
Third Person Singular
You need to know all forms of the verbs to make sentences in different contexts or tenses.
Here are examples of the five forms V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 of the verb “Make” used in sentences. See the examples below.
Base Form (V1):
I make sandwiches for lunch every day. Do you enjoy making your own meals?
Simple Past (V2):
She made a beautiful painting last weekend. Did you see her work?
Past Participle (V3):
He has made a lot of progress in his studies. Have you noticed the improvement?
Present Participle / Gerund (V4):
They are making plans for the upcoming holiday. Are you excited about the trip?
Third Person Singular (V5):
He makes a new recipe every week. Do you enjoy trying new dishes?
Each form is used based on the tense and context of the sentence.
Meaning of the Verb “Make” and Its Usage in Sentences. Five Examples are given below:
To create or produce something:
“I make crafts with my little sister every weekend. Have you tried crafting before?”
To cause something to happen:
“She made everyone laugh with her funny stories. Do you know someone who tells great jokes?”
To prepare food or drinks:
“They are making pasta for dinner tonight. What’s your favorite dish to cook?”
To force or encourage someone to do something:
“The teacher made us redo the assignment. Have you ever had to fix your homework?”
To earn or achieve something:
“He makes a lot of effort to improve his skills. Are you working hard on something too?”
The Synonyms of the Given Word “Make”:
- Create
- Build
- Produce
- Construct
- Form
- Assemble
The Antonyms of the Given Word “Make”:
- Destroy
- Break
- Undo
- Ruin
- Demolish
Base Form (Root) | Simple Past (V2) | Past Participle (V3) |
went | gone | |
wrote | written | |
made | made | |
bought | bought | |
found | found | |
read | read | |
saw | seen | |
admitted | admitted | |
learned/learnt | learned/learnt | |
caught | caught | |
drove | driven | |
thought | thought | |
met | met | |
sold | sold | |
cooked | cooked | |
sent | sent | |
gave | given | |
drew | drawn | |
spent | spent | |
left | left | |
said | said | |
fell | fallen | |
watched | watched | |
did | done | |
called | called | |
liked | liked | |
lived | lived | |
died | died | |
had | had | |
kept | kept | |
cut | cut |
