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Meaning of make one's own | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To change or deal with (something) in a way that makes it seem to belong to oneself; to handle or present uniquely.

transitive

Equivalents

한국어 꿰차다
Latina approprio suifico

Examples

“With his dramatic mannerisms and gestures, the actor really made the role his own⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

make one's own luck make one's presence felt make one's toilet make one's way make oneself at home make oneself clear

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