quote from Longman... 4 ▶CAUSE◀ [transitive]to cause something to happen, or cause a particular state or condition -Its beautiful beaches make this a highly popular area with tourists. -It was this movie which made him a star.His attitude made him very unpopular with colleagues. -The photo makes her look much older than she really is. make somebody/something do something -I like him because he makes me laugh. make something difficult/easy/possible etc -The use of computers has made it possible for more people to work from home. make something the best/worst/most expensive etc -Over 80,000 people attended, making it the biggest sporting event in the area.The President has made it clear that he is not going to change his mind.
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