Synonyms for made


Grammar : Adj
Spell : meyd
Phonetic Transcription : meɪd


Définition of made

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Middle English maked, from Old English macod "made," past participle of macian "to make" (see make). Made up "invented" is from 1789; of minds, "settled, decided," from 1873. To be a made man is in Marlowe's "Faust" (1590). To have it made (1955) is American English colloquial.
  • adj fashioned
  • adj created
Example sentences :
  • It cannot be denied that he has often made good use of his influence.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The best of his works is the Olympian Zeus, made at Elis after his exile.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • But, my daughter, why is it that the commands of Phidias would have made you unhappy?
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Has he then made you believe that he would divorce Hipparete?
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The poor dog heard the tumult, and leapt to your aid, sir, and we made after him.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • The commencement of a law and parliamentary library has been made.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • It was this refusal which made Halbert discontented and unhappy.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • John made a helpless gesture, and at a renewed call, went indoors.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • The purpose of his going thus far with them made itself evident.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • Almost every Barbarian at the table had made his own fortune.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

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