Feelings & Interaction (Make): English Vocabulary List

to use a telephone or other communication device to start a phone conversation with someone

"I will make call."

"Please make a call to the restaurant to confirm our reservation for tonight."

to select one option or decision from several available alternatives or possibilities

"You must make choice."

"It is important for young adults to make a choice about their future career path early on."

to express an opinion, remark, or statement about a particular topic, issue, or situation

"He made comment."

"The critic made a comment about the film's predictable plot and weak character development."

to express dissatisfaction or criticism about something

"I want to make a complaint about the noise."

"If you are unhappy with the hotel service you should make a complaint today."

to admit or acknowledge one's wrongdoing, guilt, or a personal secret, typically to another person or authority

"She made confession."

"After hours of questioning, the prisoner finally made a confession about his involvement in the crime."

to create or choose a course of action from various options after considering the available information and potential consequences

"You need to make a decision now."

"You need to make a decision by tomorrow because we cannot wait any longer for your answer."

to request something firmly or forcefully

"They made demand."

"The protestors made a demand for immediate government action to address the environmental crisis."

to embarrass oneself through foolish or silly actions, resulting in a loss of dignity or being perceived as ridiculous

"He made fool."

"The comedian accidentally tripped on stage and made a fool of himself in front of the entire audience."

to do something to make someone appear silly or foolish

"They made fool."

"The pranksters tried to make a fool of their friend by convincing him that the sky was green."

to do something that causes someone to dislike or be angry with you, often leading to a strained relationship

"He made enemy."

"By spreading rumors about his colleagues, he managed to make an enemy of almost everyone in the office."

to engage in a sexual or intimate act with a romantic partner

"They made love."

"After a long and romantic evening, the couple decided to make love in the privacy of their home."

to meet and become familiar with someone, often during a formal or initial introduction

"I make acquaintance."

"It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance at the conference yesterday; I enjoyed our conversation."

to reach a decision or come to a conclusion after careful consideration and thought

"Make up mind."

"After weighing all the pros and cons, she finally managed to make up her mind about which university to attend."

to stop fighting with someone and become friendly with them

"They will make peace."

"The two countries finally decided to make peace after years of conflict and thousands of deaths."

to acknowledge a fact or truth, often related to one's actions, beliefs, or circumstances

"He made admission."

"The politician's public statement was seen as an admission of guilt regarding the financial scandal."

to tell a humorous story, anecdote, or statement with the intent to amuse others

"She made joke."

"During the awkward silence, he decided to make a joke to lighten the mood and ease the tension."

to ridicule a subject or person using humor, often in a way that makes it seem less serious

"Don't make joke."

"It is insensitive to make a joke out of someone's personal struggles or tragedies."

to cause a negative emotional state or distress in another person

"It made him sad."

"The constant criticism from his boss began to make him feel deeply unhappy and demotivated."

to ask a question or seek information about something

"I made enquiry."

"Before booking the flight, she decided to make an enquiry about the airline's baggage allowance policies."

to cause someone to feel very angry or bothered

"It made her angry."

"His constant interruptions during the presentation were enough to make even the most patient speaker furious."

to build a positive relationship with a specific person, often by spending time together and getting to know each other

"I want to make friends with you."

"The shy little boy was nervous about how to make friends with the other children on his first day of school."

to communicate or express something using physical movements, often without words

"He made a gesture."

"The mime artist made a gesture to indicate he was trapped behind an invisible wall."

to make an educated guess about a future event or outcome

"Can you make a prediction?"

"The scientist made a bold prediction that renewable energy would replace fossil fuels within the next thirty years."

to suggest an idea, plan, or course of action, often with the intention of seeking approval, support, or collaboration from others

"They made a proposal."

"The committee will make a proposal for the new park design at the next town meeting."

to comment or express an opinion or observation, often in a casual or brief manner

"He made a funny remark."

"During the meeting, she made a sarcastic remark about the new policy that made everyone in the room laugh nervously."

to produce noise or a specific auditory sensation

"Please do not make a sound."

"Please do not make a sound during the movie because other people are trying to watch quietly."

to deliver a formal or informal talk in front of others, often about a specific topic or idea

"I must make a speech."

"The principal made an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony that moved many students and parents to tears."

to express a thought, opinion, or fact, often in a clear and direct manner

"She made a statement."

"The politician made a statement to the press regarding the recent economic changes in the country."

to communicate an intent to harm or cause damage, often to intimidate someone

"He made a threat to leave."

"The angry customer made a threat to call the police if the manager did not refund his money immediately."

to reference or mention something indirectly to add depth or meaning to a statement or conversation

"He made an allusion."

"The professor made an allusion to a historical event to illustrate his point about current affairs."

to conduct a formal or official investigation or examination, often involving a detailed or systematic process

"I made an inquiry about the price."

"I need to make an inquiry about my missing package that was supposed to arrive yesterday."

to notice or remark on something based on what one perceives or witnesses

"She made an interesting observation."

"During the experiment, the researcher made a critical observation that completely changed the direction of the entire study."

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

"We finally made contact yesterday."

"The astronaut tried to make contact with the space station but the signal was too weak."

to make something appear much more important or serious than it actually is

"Don't make a big thing."

"I wish you wouldn't make such a big thing out of a simple mistake that anyone could have easily made."

to bring joy, satisfaction, or a positive emotional state to another person

"Puppies make children very happy."

"Receiving a heartfelt thank-you letter from her students made the retired teacher incredibly happy and proud."

to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

"Your help made a big difference."

"The new training program really made a difference in the team's performance, and they won the championship this year."

to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something

"His speech made a strong impression on me."

"The young candidate worked hard to make a good impression during his very first interview."