make
make
Meaning of make
to force someone to do something they don't want to do
让别人去做他不愿意做的事
Pronunciation
make with Chinese translation
make usage examples
My parents make me eat vegetables.
我父母强迫我吃蔬菜。
Don't make the child sleep.
别强迫孩子睡觉。
make synonyms
What's the difference between make, force, get, have someone do, and compel
Stronger: pressure or physical force; used with 'to'.
ENThe rain forced us to stay at home.
get someone to do: persuade rather than force.
ENI finally got my son to tidy his room.
Advanced: broader words
Arrange or instruct someone to do it, no pressure.
ENI'll have my assistant call you back.
Formal: force by rule, law or circumstances.
ENThe law compels drivers to wear seat belts.
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What does make mean?
to force someone to do something they don't want to do
How do you pronounce make?
make is pronounced /meɪk/.
How is make used in a sentence?
我父母强迫我吃蔬菜。 Translation: My parents make me eat vegetables.
Is make part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, make can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is make part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, make can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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