to make
to make
Auxiliary: have
'make' is irregular (make / made / made). It usually means to create, produce, or cause something, as opposed to 'do', which refers to performing an activity.
She makes a cake every Sunday.
She makes a cake every Sunday.
Indicative
Present Simple
I make my own bread.
I make my own bread.
You make me laugh.
You make me laugh.
She makes beautiful pottery.
She makes beautiful pottery.
We make dinner together every night.
We make dinner together every night.
You make a great team.
You make a great team.
They make cars in this factory.
They make cars in this factory.
Present Continuous
I am making coffee, do you want some?
I am making coffee, do you want some?
You are making too much noise.
You are making too much noise.
She is making a cake for the party.
She is making a cake for the party.
We are making good progress.
We are making good progress.
You are making a big mistake.
You are making a big mistake.
They are making plans for the summer.
They are making plans for the summer.
Past Simple
I made a promise and I kept it.
I made a promise and I kept it.
You made a wonderful dinner.
You made a wonderful dinner.
She made her own wedding dress.
She made her own wedding dress.
We made a snowman in the garden.
We made a snowman in the garden.
You made the right decision.
You made the right decision.
They made a lot of money that year.
They made a lot of money that year.
Present Perfect
I have made a decision at last.
I have made a decision at last.
You have made great progress this term.
You have made great progress this term.
She has made a name for herself.
She has made a name for herself.
We have made a lot of friends here.
We have made a lot of friends here.
You have made this place feel like home.
You have made this place feel like home.
They have made several changes to the plan.
They have made several changes to the plan.
Past Perfect
I had made lunch before they came.
I had made lunch before they came.
You had made your point clear.
You had made your point clear.
She had made a reservation for two.
She had made a reservation for two.
We had made a plan before we set off.
We had made a plan before we set off.
You had made a mess before I arrived.
You had made a mess before I arrived.
They had made a fortune before the crash.
They had made a fortune before the crash.
Future Simple
Future
I will make dinner tonight.
I will make dinner tonight.
You will make a fine doctor.
You will make a fine doctor.
She will make the announcement tomorrow.
She will make the announcement tomorrow.
We will make it work somehow.
We will make it work somehow.
You will make the final decision.
You will make the final decision.
They will make an exception this once.
They will make an exception this once.
Conditional
Present Conditional
Conditional
I would make more effort if it mattered.
I would make more effort if it mattered.
You would make a wonderful teacher.
You would make a wonderful teacher.
She would make a good leader.
She would make a good leader.
We would make a great team together.
We would make a great team together.
You would make things easier for everyone.
You would make things easier for everyone.
They would make an exception for you.
They would make an exception for you.
Imperative
Imperative
Make yourself at home!
Make yourself at home!
Make some room for the guests!
Make some room for the guests!
Let's make the most of today.
Let's make the most of today.
