do vs Make

do vs Make

DO

Do homework

Do homework

Example

Do a job

Do a job

She does read the newspaper every day.

She does read the newspaper every day.

Using DO

Some

Chores

Damage

Are two verbs that are often confused in English. Both can be translated as "do", but there are some differences in their meaning

Make

Example

ends

I'm so sorry that I upset you. How can I make amends?

I'm so sorry that I upset you. How can I make amends?

an appointment

She had toothache, so she made an appointment with the dentist for the following day.

She had toothache, so she made an appointment with the dentist for the following day.

arrangements

Okay, so we're going to go on holiday in September. Let's make some arrangements. I'll find a hotel, and you can look at flights.

believe

The children's favourite game is to make believe that they are kings and queens from long ago.

“Would you like to make a trip to Mexico?”

In general, "do" more considered action, while using "make" referring more to the result of the action.