making much of

The phrase “making much of” has 4 syllables: mak-ing much of.

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ mʌtʃ əv/.


What is synonym and antonym for making much of?

In the thesaurus, “making much of” has 5 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for making much of along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for making much of

  • bearing down on
  • emphasizing
  • featuring
  • highlighting
  • stressing

Antonyms for making much of

  • playing down

Example Sentences

  • She is always making much of her accomplishments, which inspires others.
  • The media was making much of the celebrity’s latest charity work.
  • He tends to exaggerate stories, making much of even the smallest achievements.
  • Making much of their relationship, they celebrated every anniversary with great enthusiasm.
  • The teacher was making much of the students’ efforts to improve their grades this semester.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to making much of, such as: bearing down on, emphasizing, featuring, highlighting, playing down, stressing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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