Make It (Verb)
Meaning 1
Continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.); "He survived the cancer against all odds".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The elderly woman was left alone but could still make it through difficult days with the help of her friends and neighbors.
- The fire department worked tirelessly to rescue those trapped in the collapsing building and miraculously they were able to make it out alive.
- Even after facing severe financial difficulties, the small business managed to make it through its first year of operation.
- The trek to Mount Everest was arduous but with the experienced guide, the group was fortunate to make it to the top.
- After months of struggling with the language barrier, she was finally able to make it in the foreign country by adapting to its customs and culture.
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Meaning 2
Go successfully through a test or a selection process; "She passed the new Jersey Bar Exam and can practice law now".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- After months of rigorous training, he made it through the demanding boot camp.
- She studied for years to make it into a prestigious medical school.
- The applicants who made it past the initial interview stage would be tested further.
- The company accepted only 10 candidates out of hundreds, and I was one of the few who made it.
- In her struggles to make ends meet, Emma was determined to make it through dental school.
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Meaning 3
Succeed in a big way; get to the top; "After he published his book, he had arrived"; "I don't know whether I can make it in science!"; "You will go far, my boy!".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She was determined to make it in the competitive world of business and eventually became a successful entrepreneur.
- He practiced day and night, and finally, he made it to the national team as a professional soccer player.
- After years of struggling, she finally made it as an artist and started selling her paintings for thousands of dollars.
- He never gave up on his dream and eventually made it to the top of his chosen field, earning the respect of his peers.
- She worked hard to prove herself, and when she landed her dream job, everyone knew she was going to make it big in the industry.