make a fortune — to earn or acquire a very large amount of money
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to earn or acquire a very large amount of money
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ə ˈfɔːrtʃən/
Example Sentences
- She made a fortune selling homemade cookies to aliens.
- The startup founder made a fortune when the company went public.
- He made a fortune by teaching cats how to use smartphones.
make a fortune
VERB[/meɪk ə ˈfɔːrtʃən/]
to earn or acquire a very large amount of money
He worked hard for years and finally managed to make a fortune from his small bakery.
His fortune grew beyond all proportion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'make a fortune' derives from the noun 'fortune,' which originates from Latin 'fortuna,' meaning fate or the goddess of luck and chance. In medieval times, the word denoted destiny or chance events, but gradually evolved to signify wealth and riches by the early modern period.
Breakdown
Latin 'fortuna' (fate, luck) → Old French 'fortune' → Middle English 'fortune' (wealth, riches). The verb phrase 'make a fortune' combines the verb 'make' with the noun 'fortune' to express the action of acquiring great wealth.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She made a fortune selling homemade cookies to aliens.”
“The startup founder made a fortune when the company went public.”
“He made a fortune by teaching cats how to use smartphones.”
“Many investors made a fortune during the tech boom.”
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