makes

Makes is the third-person singular present tense of the verb make in English. As a basic form, make denotes bringing something into existence, causing a result, or producing an effect. The word is highly versatile, appearing in contexts ranging from physical creation to abstract outcomes, such as making a decision, making sense, or making progress. In addition to meaning to create or construct, make can indicate preparation, arrangement, or the act of earning or obtaining (as in make money or make a living).

Etymology and related terms: make originates from Old English macian, which is related to Dutch maken and German machen. It belongs to the Germanic family of languages and has cognates in several languages that express the idea of forming or producing something.

Usage notes: makes is used with he, she, or it in the present tense. For example: She makes bread every Sunday. The verb forms as: make (base), made (past), making (present participle/gerund). Negatives use does not make or doesn’t make in the present simple. Common collocations include make a decision, make trouble, make progress, and make sense.

Cultural reference: Make is also widely associated with the maker movement, which emphasizes DIY culture, hands-on projects, and small-scale invention. The Make: magazine and Make:-branded events, including Maker Faire, spotlight projects that align with the concepts of making and DIY innovation.

See also: Make (disambiguation); maker movement; Make: magazine; Maker Faire.