How to pronounce “make do”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).
• (transitive, informal) To put into action.
• (transitive, informal) To use for one's purpose something worn, defective, or intended for another purpose.

Practice Nearby Words

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