Definition

1. Verb (transitive):
   • To cause a container, space, or abstract entity to become completely occupied or supplied; to occupy all available capacity.
   • To imbue or saturate a person or thing with a particular quality, emotion, or substance.

Usage

The verb "make full" is used to describe the action of filling something to capacity. It can be applied to physical containers, spatial areas, and metaphorical or emotional states. It is a somewhat formal or descriptive alternative to the simpler verb "fill."

Examples

• Physical Container/Space:
  • Please make full the gas tank before you return the rental car.
  • The sound of the orchestra made full the entire concert hall.
• Metaphorical/Emotional State:
  • The teacher's praise made full the student with confidence.
  • A sense of peace made full her heart after the meditation.

Advanced Usage

• "to make full use of": To utilize something completely or to its maximum potential.
  • We must make full use of the available resources to succeed.
• Passive Construction: Often used in a passive form to describe a state of being filled.
  • The stadium was made full by the enthusiastic fans.

Variants and Related Words

• Fill (v): The more common and direct synonym for "make full."
• Refill (v): To fill something again.
• Full (adj): Containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space.
• Fullness (n): The state of being filled to capacity.

Synonyms

• Fill
• Load
• Pack
• Replenish
• Saturate

Antonyms

• Empty
• Drain
• Deplete
• Clear

Related Phrases

• Make full amends: To offer complete compensation or apology.
  • He promised to make full amends for the damage he caused.
• Make full payment: To pay the entire amount owed.
  • You are required to make full payment upon delivery.

Verb

1. make full, also in a metaphorical sense
   • fill a container
   • fill the child with pride