make sth likely

Frequency: 7.011.5 per million words

To cause something to become more probable.

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Examples (10)

  • They believed this development would make nuclear war more likely.
  • His repeated absences could make his dismissal likely.
  • The new policy is designed to make economic recovery more likely.
  • Lack of communication can make misunderstandings more likely.
  • Investing in education will make future success more likely for students.
  • Her strong performance might make a promotion likely in the near future.
  • Heavy rain is expected to make flooding likely in low-lying areas.
  • Taking preventative measures can make accidents less likely.
  • The manager's decision could make employee discontent likely.
  • Global warming continues to make extreme weather events more likely.