English · Common Verbs
make out
/meɪk aʊt/
[/meɪk aʊt/]
see or hear with difficulty; manage
Intermediateverb
Definition
To see, hear, or understand something with difficulty, or to manage in a situation.
Example
I could just make out a figure in the fog.
I could just make out a figure in the fog.
Etymology
From 'make' plus 'out', the idea of bringing something into clear perception.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for perceiving with difficulty.