make something of something/someone

Related to word: make

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C2

    to form an impression or gain an understanding of something or someone

    • She always knows how to make something of people's actions to understand their true intentions.

    • Even though he often stays silent, I can make something of his expressions to figure out how he feels.

    • The teacher hopes the students can make something of the article to grasp its deeper meaning.