made do

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Verb make do has 1 sense

cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage - come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
--₁ is one way to act, move
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s PP
=> Somebody ----s

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Made Do

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: (popular) To manage or cope with a difficult situation using the resources at hand.

Example Sentence: During the quarantine, we had to make do with the limited ingredients in our pantry to prepare meals.

Sense 2: (local) To create or produce something necessary or desired using available materials, typically in a makeshift or improvised manner.

Example Sentence: After the power outage, the residents made do with candlelight to continue their evening activities.