9 Common Uses of Make in English (Simple Examples for Beginners)
Introduction: Why Learn the Uses of “Make” in English?
The verb make usually means to create or produce.
However, in real English, make is used in many different ways, especially in daily speaking and writing.
Understanding the uses of make will help you:
- speak more naturally
- write more clearly
- gain confidence in conversations
Here are a few simple examples:
This furniture is made of wood.
यह फर्नीचर लकड़ी से बना है।
Spending time with family makes me feel good.
परिवार के साथ समय बिताने से मुझे अच्छा लगता है।
By joining us, he made a good decision.
हमसे जुड़कर उसने एक अच्छा निर्णय लिया।
Now, let us understand the 9 most common and practical uses of “make” in English, with simple examples.
Use 1: Make to Show What Something Is Made From
👉 Use make / made of when you want to say what something is built from.
This furniture is made of wood.
यह फर्नीचर लकड़ी से बना है।
That beautiful ornament was made of gold.
वह खूबसूरत गहना सोने से बना था।
Water bottles are made of plastic.
पानी की बोतलें प्लास्टिक से बनी होती हैं।
This pot is made of sand.
यह घड़ा मिट्टी से बना है।
This vessel is made of steel.
यह बर्तन स्टील से बना है।
This flowerpot is made of clay.
यह गमला चिकनी मिट्टी से बना है।
This drum is made of aluminium.
यह ड्रम एलुमिनियम से बना है।
💡 Tip:
Use made of when the original material is clearly visible.
Use 2: Make to Cause a Feeling, Change, or Effect
👉 Use make when one thing causes a feeling, change, or result.
Spending time with family makes me feel good.
परिवार के साथ समय बिताने से मुझे अच्छा लगता है।
He can make himself comfortable in any situation.
वह किसी भी परिस्थिति में अपने आप को आरामदायक बना सकता है।
Thinking a lot makes me sad.
बहुत ज़्यादा सोचने से मैं उदास हो जाता हूँ।
He did not want to make his identity public.
वह अपनी पहचान को सार्वजनिक नहीं करना चाहता था।
No one wanted to make him cry.
कोई भी उसे रुलाना नहीं चाहता था।
Drizzling made the weather pleasant.
बूंदाबांदी ने मौसम को सुहावना बना दिया।
She wanted to make herself look like a genius.
वह खुद को प्रतिभाशाली दिखाना चाहती थी।
Her words made me angry.
उसके शब्दों ने मुझे गुस्सा दिला दिया।
Use 3: Make to Perform an Action or Take a Decision
👉 Use make with nouns such as decision, effort, mistake, plan, attempt, etc.
By joining us, he made a good decision.
हमसे जुड़कर उसने एक अच्छा निर्णय लिया।
You should not fear while making efforts.
प्रयास करते समय आपको डरना नहीं चाहिए।
I make a lot of mistakes while speaking English.
अंग्रेज़ी बोलते समय मैं बहुत गलतियाँ करता हूँ।
He made a daring attempt.
उसने एक साहसी प्रयास किया।
Please make some space for chairs.
कृपया कुर्सियों के लिए कुछ जगह बना दीजिए।
He failed in making a plan.
वह एक योजना बनाने में असफल हो गया।
I was told to make a presentation.
मुझे एक प्रेज़ेंटेशन देने के लिए कहा गया था।
Use 4: Make to Force or Require Someone to Do Something
👉 Use make + object + base verb when someone is forced or required to do something.
I could not make him wait for a long time.
मैं उसे ज़्यादा समय तक इंतज़ार नहीं करवा सका।
My teacher makes me read a book every day.
मेरा अध्यापक मुझे रोज़ किताब पढ़वाता है।
My father will make me water the plants.
मेरे पिता मुझसे पौधों में पानी डलवाएँगे।
My boss made me work on a new project.
मेरे बॉस ने मुझसे एक नया प्रोजेक्ट करवाया।
He made me understand the topic.
उसने मुझे विषय समझाया।
My grandfather makes me run daily.
मेरे दादाजी मुझे रोज़ दौड़ाते हैं।
I made my colleague write a book.
मैंने अपने सहकर्मी से एक किताब लिखवाई।
💡 Note:
After make, always use the base form of the verb (read, work, write).
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Use 5: Make to Earn or Get Money
👉 Use make when talking about income, profit, or earnings.
He makes his living by cleaning.
वह सफ़ाई करके अपनी जीविका कमाता है।
My cousin brother makes thirty thousand per month.
मेरा चचेरा भाई हर महीने तीस हज़ार कमाता है।
He makes very good profit in his business.
वह अपने व्यापार में बहुत अच्छा लाभ कमाता है।
Do you make commission on every sale?
क्या आपको हर बिक्री पर कमीशन मिलता है?
He makes good money through his freelancing work.
वह अपने फ्रीलांसिंग काम से अच्छा पैसा कमाता है।
Are you good at making paintings?
क्या आप पेंटिंग बनाने में अच्छे हैं?
He is good at making book covers.
वह किताबों के कवर बनाने में अच्छा है।
Use 6: Make to Prepare Food and Drinks
👉 Use make when talking about cooking or preparing food.
When will she make parathas?
वह पराठे कब बनाएगी?
I will make tea for you.
मैं आपके लिए चाय बनाऊँगा।
My mother makes breakfast every day.
मेरी माँ रोज़ नाश्ता बनाती हैं।
He knows how to make a sandwich.
वह जानता है कि सैंडविच कैसे बनाते हैं।
My wife is making dinner.
मेरी पत्नी रात का खाना बना रही है।
Can you make some chapatis for me?
क्या आप मेरे लिए कुछ चपातियाँ बना सकते हैं?
She wanted to make a new dish yesterday.
वह कल एक नया व्यंजन बनाना चाहती थी।
Use 7: Make to Form Relationships, Plans, or Arrangements
👉 Use make when talking about relationships, promises, or plans.
We made friends quickly at school.
हम स्कूल में जल्दी दोस्त बन गए।
Let’s make a plan for the weekend.
चलो वीकेंड के लिए एक योजना बनाते हैं।
They made an agreement to start a business.
उन्होंने व्यापार शुरू करने के लिए एक समझौता किया।
I made a promise to help her.
मैंने उसकी मदद करने का वादा किया।
Use 8: Make in Common English Expressions (Collocations)
English has many fixed expressions with make. These are used very frequently.
| Expression | Example Sentence | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Make a mistake | I made two mistakes in my test. | मैंने दो गलतियाँ कीं |
| Make an effort | Please make an effort to speak slowly. | प्रयास करना |
| Make a call | I need to make a call to my mother. | फोन करना |
| Make noise | The children are making too much noise. | शोर करना |
| Make progress | You are making good progress in English. | प्रगति करना |
| Make a choice | You must make a choice now. | चुनाव करना |
| Make sure | Make sure the door is locked. | सुनिश्चित करना |
| Make friends | I made new friends at the event. | दोस्त बनाना |
| Make money | He makes money through freelancing. | पैसा कमाना |
| Make time | You should make time for exercise. | समय निकालना |
💡 Practice:
Create 3 new sentences using these expressions.
Use 9: Make to Achieve Success or Reputation
👉 Use make when talking about success, fame, or achievement.
He made his name as a great singer.
उसने एक महान गायक के रूप में अपना नाम बनाया।
She made history by winning the gold medal.
उसने गोल्ड मेडल जीतकर इतिहास रच दिया।
This book made him famous.
इस किताब ने उसे मशहूर बना दिया।
That movie made her a star.
उस फिल्म ने उसे स्टार बना दिया।
Conclusion: How to Master the Uses of “Make” in English
You have now learned 9 common and practical uses of “make” in English with clear examples. These uses cover almost all situations you will face in daily English.
Action Steps for Beginners
- Pick one use at a time
- Read the examples slowly
- Make your own 3–4 sentences
- Speak them aloud confidently
- Practice regularly
With regular practice, you will start using make naturally in both speaking and writing.
If you struggle to speak English confidently, share your specific English-speaking challenge in the comments. I’ll address these challenges in upcoming posts.
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