make out
Meaning
- (transitive) To draw up (a document etc.), to designate (a cheque).
- (obsolete, transitive) To send out.
- (transitive) To discern; to manage to see, hear etc.
- (US, intransitive, regional) To manage, get along; to do (well, badly etc.).
- (intransitive, transitive) To represent; to make (something) appear to be true.
- (US, intransitive, slang) To get along with (someone).
- (US, intransitive, slang) To make an (often temporary) home.
- (US, intransitive, slang) To embrace and kiss passionately.
- (US, intransitive, slang) To engage in heavy petting or sexual intercourse.
Synonyms
have it away
have a go at it
have intercourse
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/meɪk aʊt/
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