English · Phrasal verb Attested

make out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To draw up (a document etc.), to designate (a cheque).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

soạn thảo, chỉ định

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Cheques may be made out to the Foo Bar Company.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gửi ra

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To discern; to manage to see, hear etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhận ra; quản lý để nhìn, nghe v.v.

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “make out” mean?

To draw up (a document etc.), to designate (a cheque).

Is “make out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.