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make out Definition and Meaning in English (make out definition)

verb
Synonyms:understanddecipherdiscern
Quick Answer • Definition

Make out definition: To manage to see, hear, or understand something with difficulty.

Definitions of Make out

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To manage to see, hear, or understand something with difficulty.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To kiss someone passionately.

  3. 3verb(formal)

    To write or complete a check or a list.

Example Sentences

casual

“I can't make out what he is saying.”

informal

“They were making out in the park.”

business

“Please make out the check to me.”

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past tensemade out
present participlemaking out

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Make out definition: To manage to see, hear, or understand something with difficulty.
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'Make out' translates to 'make out' in English. Make out definition: To manage to see, hear, or understand something with difficulty.
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