maker
/'meikə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person or company that creates or produces something: A "maker" is an individual or entity that manufactures, constructs, or brings something into existence.
- A title for God: (Often capitalized as "Maker") A term used in religious contexts to refer to God as the creator of the universe.
- One who causes something to happen or exist: A person who is the source or cause of a particular situation, object, or condition.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She is a talented furniture maker. (She creates furniture.)
- The company is a leading maker of electronic components. (The company manufactures electronic parts.)
- He thanked his Maker for his good fortune. (He thanked God.)
- She was the maker of her own success. (She was the cause of her own success.)
Advanced Usage
- "Meet one's Maker": An idiom meaning to die and face God's judgment.
- The villain finally met his Maker. (The villain finally died.)
- "Decision-maker": (Listed under variants) A person who has the authority to make important choices.
- The board members are the key decision-makers.
- "Trouble-maker": (Listed under variants) A person who habitually causes problems.
- He was known as the class trouble-maker.
Variants and Related Words
- Maker (capitalized): Used specifically as a name for God (e.g., "our Maker").
- Decision-maker (n): An individual responsible for making choices.
- Trouble-maker (n): A person who causes difficulties.
- Watchmaker (n): A person who makes or repairs watches.
- Filmmaker (n): A person who directs or produces movies.
Synonyms
- Creator: One who brings something new into existence.
- Manufacturer: A company that produces goods, often on a large scale.
- Producer: One who generates or creates something.
- Builder: One who constructs, especially physical structures.
- Fabricator: One who constructs or manufactures, sometimes implying assembly from parts.
Related Phrases
- Policy maker: (A variant) A person involved in formulating policies, especially in government.
- The meeting included several senior policy makers.
- Makerspace: A community workspace where people can gather to create, invent, and learn.
- The library has a new makerspace with 3D printers.
Related Idioms
- Meet one's Maker: As described above, to die.
- After a long illness, he met his Maker.
- A maker of men: Someone who shapes people's characters or helps them develop.
- The coach was a true maker of men.
Noun
- a business engaged in manufacturing some product
- terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
- a person who makes things