Explode and Make

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Explode

Explode verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.
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Make is an antonym for explode.
Nearby Words: explosion, explosive, exploding, explosively, exploder

Make

Make verb - To bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials.
Usage example: will you help me make the dough for the cookies?
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Explode is an antonym for make.
Nearby Words: makeup, making, maker
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Common collocations

people explode people make people
point explode point make point
turn explode turn make turn
case explode case make case
Other words: time, way, world, sacrifice, weapons, sounds.

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