What are the definitions of “make with”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Give ( usually used as an imperative ).
MAKE WITH the money you owe me.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “make with”?
The phrasal verb make with is not very common, but it is used to mean giving something, usually as a command or request. It is often used in informal situations.
What are the different verb forms of “make with”?
| Root Verb | make with |
| Third Person Singular Present | makes with |
| Present Participle | making with |
| Simple Past | made with |
| Past Participle | made with |
Example
Just make with the keys, and I'll drive us home.
Example
He always makes with the jokes when we're feeling down.
Example
She is making with the snacks for the party.
Example
He made with the payment after we reminded him.
Example
The deal was made with a handshake.
What kind of phrasal verb is “make with”?
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 with” 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
She made with the money she owed me.
Example
He made with the information we needed.
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 with” 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
She made with the money she owed me.
Example
He made with the information we needed.
Good things to know
Does “make with” have an informal or formal tone?
Make with is an informal phrasal verb and should not be used in formal situations. It is more appropriate for casual conversations or informal writing.
