make do

The phrase “make do” has 2 syllables: make do.

It's pronounced as /meɪk duː/.

What is synonym and antonym for make do?

In the thesaurus, “make do” has 11 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for make do along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for make do

verb
1. To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).
2. To put into action.
3. To use for one's purpose something worn, defective, or intended for another purpose.

In tough times, we had to make do with what we had and couldn't afford any luxuries.
Without a proper oven, she had to make do with a toaster oven to bake her cakes.
The students had to make do with limited resources in the classroom until more supplies arrived.
During the camping trip, they had to make do with makeshift shelters due to the unexpected rainstorm.
Instead of buying new furniture, they decided to make do with what they already had and repurpose old items.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to make do, such as: backup, collapse, cope, do, fail, fall short, flounder.

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