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Make and Do
Make and Do
MAKE:
To create, produce or construct something: he made a delicious cake.
To cause to be or happen: she made himself king. She made him angry.
To force somebody to do something: she made him do his homework again.
DO:
To perform certain tasks and activities: he did his homework. I did the cleaning/shopping/cookin/ironing
To perform actions which bring about a desired result: she is doing her hair / nails / room.
To talk about progress: how is she doing at school.
There are also certain fixed phrases with make and do.
MAKE DO
MISTAKE
COURSE
NOISE
LOVE
DUTY
FAVOUR
EFFORT
BED
A CUP OF TEA
CLEANING
MONEY
APPOINTMENT
WASHING-UP
HOMEWORK
PLAN
DECISION
PHONE CALL
BUSINESS