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be made for

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be made for

1. Of clothing, to fit someone's body well. That suit looks like it was made for you! Wow, that dress was made for you. How much is it?

2. To be ideally suited for someone or something. I've never seen a happier couple than Tom and Anna—it's like they're made for each other!

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be made for somebody/something

to be exactly suitable for someone or something Paul and Ann were made for each other. This wallpaper was made for my bedroom.

See also: made