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maker definition

maker (-ər)

noun

  1. a person or thing that makes (in various senses)
  2. Archaic a poet
  3. a person who executes, as by signing, a check, contract, etc.; specif., a person who signs a promissory note
  4. God
maker Idioms

meet one's Maker

to die

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business maker definition - business

law maker definition - legal

maker Synonyms

maker

n.

creator, producer, inventor; see author 1.


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maker Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • lobby: It offers a powerful tool for lobbying decision makers locally, nationally or internationally.

Adjective modifier

  • gilt-edged: Gilt-edged market makers may bid by telephone to the Bank of England not later than 10.30 am on Wednesday, 29 October 1997.

Noun used with modifier

  • decision: How are decision makers reacting to your campaign efforts?
  • coffee/tea: All rooms have en suite facilities, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, iron/board & color TV with movies.
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maker quotes

And is it true? And is it true, This most tremendous tale of all, Seen in a stained-glass window's hue, A Baby in an ox's stall? The Maker of the stars and sea Become a Child on earth for me?

-Betjeman, SirJohn

Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?

-Bible (Old Testament)

Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it,What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?

-Bible (Old Testament)

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