Fathom and Make

Fathom

Fathom verb - To measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line.

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Make and fathom are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Make" instead a verb "Fathom".

Nearby Words: fathomable, fathomless, fathomed, fathoming

Make verb - To have a clear idea of.

Usage example: what do you make of the latest information?

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

Nearby Words: makeup, making, maker

love	fathom love	make love
sounds	fathom sounds	make sounds

She is even willing to shop where one of them works, and can't fathom why he wouldn't make coffee for her for this great act of charity.

Source: Wants a Prize for Basic Decency
In a similar vein, Remilia also noted that she cannot fathom why anyone would want to hurt Reimu, especially when she hasn't don them any harm, only looking to make friends and isn't much that should be feared.

Source: Fan Fic / Gensokyo 20XX
The Blue, a fictional underwater race from the Fathom comics, make all clothing up to full body armor using bits of underwater flora and fauna.

Source: Seashell Bra

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