make sense
The phrase "make sense" is often used to indicate that something is logical, understandable, or reasonable.
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Definition
B1General
(common)To be logical or reasonable.
Example
- Her explanation made sense, so everyone understood the concept.
- It makes sense to save money for emergencies.
B1Understanding
(common, idiomatic)To be clear and easy to understand.
Example
- The instructions were confusing, and I couldn't make sense of them.
- Does this sentence make sense to you?
B2Interpretation
(common, idiomatic)To comprehend or decipher something.
Example
- I tried to make sense of the old manuscript.
- He couldn't make any sense of the cryptic message.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make sense":
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