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| make out |
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1. transitive verb see or hear something indistinctly: to see or hear somebody or something, but usually with difficulty or not clearly
  I could just make out her profile in the darkness.
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2. transitive verb comprehend something: to identify or understand something
I can't make out the suspect's motive.
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3. transitive verb complete something in writing: to write necessary information such as the date and the recipient's name on a bill or similar document
The deed is made out in my spouse's name.
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4. transitive verb intimate something: to suggest or imply something that may not be true
The kids make him out to be a real tyrant.
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5. transitive verb argue in support of something: to try to prove something is true or valid by giving good reasons
made out a case for keeping the work in-house
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6. intransitive verb manage: to perform in a situation
How did you make out on the test?
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7. intransitive verb engage in sexual activities without intercourse: to kiss and caress somebody as an expression of sexual desire
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slang
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8. intransitive verb have sex: to have sexual intercourse
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slang
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