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makes waves

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

Meaning of make waves

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic) To cause a disturbance.
  2. (idiomatic) To upset the status quo.
    Synonyms:
    rock the boat
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make, wave.

Questions about makes waves

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

Words near makes waves in the dictionary

  1. makes up to
  2. makes use
  3. makes vintage
  4. makes vintages
  5. makes water
  6. makes waves
  7. makes way
  8. makes whole
  9. makes whoopee
  10. makes with
  11. makes wudu

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