v. Past tense and past participle of make. adj. Idiom: 1. Produced or manufactured by constructing, shaping, or forming. Often used in combination: handmade lace; ready-made suits. 2. Produced or created artificially: bought some made goods at the crafts fair. 3. Having been invented; contrived: These made excuses of yours aren't plausible. 4. Assured of success: a made man. made for Perfectly suited for: They're really made for each other. |
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