v.
Past tense and past participle of make.
adj.
- Produced or manufactured by constructing, shaping, or forming. Often used in combination: handmade lace; ready-made suits.
- Produced or created artificially: bought some made goods at the local store.
- Having been invented; contrived: These made excuses of yours just won't wash.
- Assured of success: a made man.
made for
- Perfectly suited for: They're made for each other.
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