make 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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Make Do

Definition: To manage or cope with a situation or problem using whatever is available.

Part of speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To find a solution or make the best with limited resources or materials.

Example sentence 1: During the camping trip, we forgot our tent, but we managed to make do by sleeping under the stars.

Example sentence 2: After the power outage, we had to make do with candlelight until the electricity was restored.

Sense 2: To accept or be content with less than what is desired or ideal.

Example sentence 3: Although she couldn't afford a brand new dress, Sarah made do with a second-hand one for the party.

Example sentence 4: The restaurant ran out of the dish I wanted, so I made do with an alternative choice from the menu.