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makes merry

makes merry is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make merry.

Meaning of make merry

Verb

make merry (third-person singular simple present makes merry, present participle making merry, simple past and past participle made merry)

  1. (intransitive) To enjoy oneself in a jolly and festive manner.

Questions about makes merry

What is makes merry the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Makes merry is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make merry.

Words near makes merry in the dictionary

  1. makes love
  2. makes love to the camera
  3. makes matters worse
  4. makes mention
  5. makes mention of
  6. makes merry
  7. makes mincemeat of
  8. makes mincemeat out of
  9. makes mockery of
  10. makes money
  11. makes mouths

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