makes do

The phrase “makes do” has 2 syllables: makes do

It's pronounced as /meɪks du/

What is synonym and antonym for makes do?

In the thesaurus, “makes do” has 23 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for makes do along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for makes do

affords
carries on
contrives
copes
does
ekes out
fares
fends for oneself
gets along
gets by
gets on
lasts
makes ends meet
makes out
makes shift
manages
scrounges
shifts
squeezes
survives
swings
wrests
wrings

Antonyms for makes do

collapses
declines
fails
falls short
fizzles
flounders
gives up
slumps
wanes

Example Sentences

When the budget was tight, she makes do with what she had instead of buying new clothes.
During the camping trip, they realized they forgot the cooking gear, but they makes do with a campfire.
He always makes do with a simple meal when he doesn’t have time to cook something elaborate.
In tough times, families often makes do with less, learning to appreciate what they have.
Instead of complaining about the broken chair, she makes do by using a cushion for added comfort.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to makes do, such as: affords, carries on, collapses, contrives, copes, declines, does.

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