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makes way

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

Meaning of make way

Verb

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

  1. (figuratively) To make progress.
    • He was starting to make his way in the world.
  2. To progress through the water.
  3. To give place or step aside.
    • Many analysts say he remains Russia's paramount leader despite stepping down as president to make way for Medvedev2008 September 15, Philip P. Pan, “In Wake of Georgian War, Russian Media Feel Heat”, in Washington Post, page A14
    Synonyms:
    give place, give way

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

Words near makes way in the dictionary

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

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