making something of

A form of make something of — To transform (an object or person) into something worthwhile.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of make something of
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APA

making something of. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/making%20something%20of

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Chicago

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