make for

Move toward something

Make for means to move toward a destination: We made for the exit as soon as the lights came up.

It also means to contribute to or result in: Good communication makes for a healthy relationship.

The first sense implies purposeful movement; the second identifies what produces or enables something.

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facilitate · proceed · bring · approach · contribute · converge · conduce · bring about · pave the way · move · steer · enable · navigate · promote · beeline · foster · favor · aim

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Opposites
direction of movement

make forshy away from

Avoid through timidity

steer clear of · avoid · keep away from

contribution to outcome

make forundermine

Weaken by stealth

hinder · impede · spoil · ruin · prevent

Family

make, for, made, maker, making, remake, makes, troublemaker, peacemaker

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G