phrasal verb · neutral
make a name for oneself
UK/meɪk ə ˈneɪm fɔː(r) wʌnˈsɛlf/US/meɪk ə ˈneɪm fɔr wʌnˈsɛlf/NAME
to become known or famous for something
Examples
“After her innovation went viral, she really made a name for herself in the design community.”
“He made a name for himself as a reliable translator.”
“Many young writers try to make a name for themselves by blogging.”
Band 8 sentence
“She made a name for herself in the tech sector by launching a practical app that solved daily problems.”
Collocations
- make a name for oneself as
- make a name for oneself overnight
Word family
Common mistakes
make name for oneself→make a name for oneself
make names for oneself→make a name for oneself
Say it for a higher band
5get known→6become famous→7+make a name for oneself
Synonyms
gain a reputation
Easily confused
gain a reputation
“She gradually gained a reputation as a careful researcher.”
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