Adapt and Make

Adapt

Adapt verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.

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Make and adapt are semantically related. in convert topic. In some cases you can use "Make" instead a verb "Adapt", when it comes to topics like adjust to a different situation.

Nearby Words: adapted, adaptable, adaptation, adapter, adaptability

Make

Make verb - To bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials.

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Antonyms for Make

Adapt and make are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adapt" instead a verb "Make".

Nearby Words: makeup, making, maker

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Common collocations

love	adapt love	make love
character	adapt character	make character
life	adapt life	make life
work	adapt work	make work
Other words: show, use, way, story, music, version, plans, weapons, appearances, games.

Both words in one sentence

Quit Your Whining: Cadance to TD when she tells him to adapt and make something of the opportunity he's been given, no matter how unfortunate the circumstances are.

Source: Fanfic / The Non-Bronyverse
It goes so far as to borrow, adapt and make up lines that make less and less sense in the context of the story, particularly "Make sure it stays within our budget." This could even be seen as meant as communicating that something more than the obvious surface story is going on.

Source: Analysis / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S1 E14 "Suited for Success"
Nice Job Breaking It, Hero: Macarena's attempts to adapt to her situation invariably seem to make it worse.

Source: Series / Locked Up

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