Phrases & Expressions

To state that you are unhappy or dissatisfied with something.

• I want to make a complaint about the service.
• He made a complaint about the loud noise.

To choose what you will do after thinking about several possibilities.

• It's hard to make a decision.
• We need to make a decision soon.

To give money or goods to a charity or cause.

• Make a donation to help the refugees.
• He made a generous donation to the hospital.

to express an idea clearly

• He makes a good point.
• Let me make my point.

To ask for something politely or formally.

• Make a request for more information.
• She made a special request for a quiet room.

To say something officially or publicly.

• The company made a public statement about the incident.
• She made a statement to the police.

To try hard to do something.

• Please make an effort to be on time.
• She made every effort to help us.

To look at someone directly in the eyes at the same time.

• Make eye contact when you are talking to someone.
• He couldn't make eye contact because he was shy.

To advance or improve over time.

• You're making great progress with your English.
• The project is making slow progress.

To find time in your schedule for a particular activity.

• You should make time for exercise.
• She makes time to visit her parents.