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makes the bed

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

Meaning of make the bed

Verb

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

  1. To arrange the sheets, blankets, or other coverings of a bed smoothly and neatly, with the corners tucked under the mattress.
    • You're old enough to make your own bed now.
    Synonyms:
    spread the bed

Questions about makes the bed

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

Words near makes the bed in the dictionary

  1. makes streaks
  2. makes strides
  3. makes sure
  4. makes terms
  5. makes the bald man cry
  6. makes the bed
  7. makes the best of
  8. makes the best of a bad bargain
  9. makes the best of a bad job
  10. makes the best of one's way
  11. makes the case for

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