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make; write; engage in; act as
Meanings
8 senses · 40 examplesverb
to make; to manufacture; to create
Used for making physical objects or handcrafted items.
Mom is making clothes right now.
The craftsman made a desk out of this piece of wood.
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This factory makes ceramic ware.
He is making a handmade model.
Villagers make farming tools to supplement their household income.
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to write; to compose
Used for creating written works such as essays, articles, or poems.
He has loved writing essays since childhood.
The poet is composing a new song right now.
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The teacher asked us to write a book review.
The research report he wrote is very persuasive.
Ancient scholars often wrote poems to express their feelings about mountains and rivers.
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to work; to engage in an activity
General term for carrying out a job, task, or business activity.
He has been working in another province for five years.
Young people should not spend the whole day doing nothing.
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Their family runs a business in the town.
I worked a part-time job at a restaurant during the summer vacation.
The film crew is carrying out pre-production work.
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to hold a celebration
formalSpecifically used for birthday celebrations or anniversary events.
Our whole family will hold a birthday celebration for Grandma tomorrow.
We plan to hold a birthday party for the kid at home this year.
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The village held a commemorative event for the old Red Army soldier.
This time-honored brand holds an anniversary celebration every year.
They held a housewarming celebration at a restaurant.
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to serve as; to hold a position
Used for taking on a role, identity, or official position.
As a mother, she always thinks of her children's interests.
He became a civil servant after graduating from college.
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Teacher Wang has worked as a teacher in this school for twenty years.
She has been a childcare worker in the kindergarten for three years.
He will preside over today's meeting as the chairperson.
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to use as; to regard as
Used for treating something as a material, tool, or reference.
This kind of tree bark can be used as raw material for papermaking.
This classic prose can be used as a Chinese language textbook.
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We use the old sofa as a shoe-changing stool.
This open space can be used as a parking lot.
He regards this experience as a precious treasure.
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to form a relationship
Used for establishing social, business, or personal connections.
The two families became in-laws last year.
They became rivals after an argument.
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We became good friends during the trip.
The two companies decided to become business partners.
They became pen pals after chatting online.
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to pretend to be; to put on an act
Used for feigning an expression, action, or emotion.
He deliberately put on an act for the teacher to see.
The little girl made funny faces at the mirror.
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He pretended to be in pain in front of everyone to win sympathy.
The actor made a surprised expression on the stage.
He pretended not to care, but actually cared deeply in his heart.