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Synonyms of make out

25 similar words

Another word for make out is descry. Other synonyms of make out are detect, spot, squeeze, neck and grope.

Synonyms and similar words for make out

verbTo send out.

detect
spotTo see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.
squeeze
neckTo intently kiss or cuddle; to canoodle.
grope
touch up
make whoopeeTo enjoy oneself in a boisterous manner.

verbTo discern; to manage to see, hear etc.

descry

verbTo manage, get along; to do (well, badly etc.).

make do

verbTo embrace and kiss passionately.

buss
goozerTo kiss.
kiss
lipsTo kiss (passionately), to smooch.
lock lipsTo kiss on the lips; to engage in a French kiss.
osculate
pash AustraliaTo snog, to make out, to kiss.
play tonsil hockeyTo kiss with the tongue; French kiss.
smooch
snog UKTo kiss passionately.
suck faceTo kiss, especially deeply and for a prolonged time.
swap spitTo kiss; to make out.
hug
lallygag US, archaic

verbTo engage in heavy petting or sexual intercourse.

cop a feelTo sexually fondle someone in a covert manner.
make itTo have sexual intercourse.

Meaning of make out

verb To draw up (a document etc.), to designate (a cheque).
verb To send out.
verb To discern; to manage to see, hear etc.

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Questions about synonyms of make out

What is another word for make out?: Make out has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as descry, detect, spot, squeeze, neck, grope, touch up and make whoopee.
What does make out mean?: Make out means to draw up (a document etc.), to designate (a cheque).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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