What are the definitions of “make after”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Chase.
The police MADE AFTER the stolen car.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “make after”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb make after is to chase or pursue someone or something. It is often used when someone is trying to catch or follow another person or object.
What are the different verb forms of “make after”?
| Root Verb | make after |
| Third Person Singular Present | makes after |
| Present Participle | making after |
| Simple Past | made after |
| Past Participle | made after |
Example
The dog made after the squirrel in the park.
Example
She makes after her dreams with determination.
Example
The cat is making after the toy mouse.
Example
The police made after the suspect on foot.
Example
The detective had made after the criminal for months.
What kind of phrasal verb is “make after”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“make after” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
The police made after the stolen car.
Example
The child made after the ice cream truck.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“make after” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The police made after the stolen car.
Example
The child made after the ice cream truck.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “make after”?
Make after an opportunity
To actively pursue or seek out an opportunity.
Example
He made after the job opening as soon as he heard about it.
Good things to know
Does “make after” have an informal or formal tone?
Make after is generally considered informal and is more commonly used in casual conversations. In more formal settings, it is better to use synonyms such as 'chase,' 'pursue,' or 'follow.'
