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make one's mark

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.30 in modern English

Syllables
make one's -mark
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make, or leave, a lasting impression, especially to achieve prominent success.

verb

To sign (a document) by making a cross or other mark.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

makes one's mark (present, singular) making one's mark (participle, present) made one's mark (participle, past) made one's mark (past) make a mark (alternative)

Phrases

no-mark

Frequently Paired Words

mark no-mark remarkable

Synonyms

leave one's mark put one's stamp

Questions

What does make one's mark mean?
To make, or leave, a lasting impression, especially to achieve prominent success.

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