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Make do
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).
"There is barely enough money, so we will have to make do with what we have."
2.
verb
To put into action.
"Brandon’s makin’ the grill do so we can get to eatin’."
3.
verb
To use for one's purpose something worn, defective, or intended for another purpose.
Synonyms
cope
get by
manage
contend
deal
grapple
make out
make shift
scratch by
scrattle
make the best of a bad bargain
muddle through
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