Made

/meɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of make; to form something by putting parts together or combining substances.

She made a cake for her mother's birthday.

to cause to be in a specified condition; to render.

He was made a leader after the last election.

to create or produce something.

The sculpture was made from recycled materials.

adjective

having been constructed or created.

The made-up story had a surprising twist.

not in a natural state; artificial.

He prefers made-to-order clothing over off-the-rack options.

Middle English: from Old English makian, meaning 'to create, to do'.

made up

To create a story or excuse that is not true.

made to order

Customized or tailored for a specific need.

made a name for oneself

To become well-known or reputable.

made one’s way

To progress towards a goal or destination.

made for each other

Perfectly suited to each other.

make

To create or construct something.

maker

A person or thing that makes something.

making

The process of producing or creating something.

Made man

He's a made man in the mob, which means he's been officially recognized by the organization.

Made it

After years of hard work, she finally made it in the industry.