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" For a successful entrepreneur it can mean extreme wealth. But with extreme wealth comes extreme responsibility. And the responsibility for me is to invest in creating new businesses, create jobs, employ people, and to put money aside to tackle issues where we can make a difference."
Richard Branson

Meaning of "make a difference" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF MAKE A DIFFERENCE

make a difference


WHAT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of make a difference in the English dictionary

The definition of make a difference in the dictionary is to have an effect. Other definition of make a difference is to treat differently.



WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

make a bargain · make a book · make a clean breast of · make a convenience of · make a day of it · make a hames of · make a hare of someone · make a hash of · make a hit with · make a hole in · make a horlicks · make a long arm · make a meal of · make a mountain out of a molehill · make a move · make a muck of · make a night of it · make a noise · make a pig of oneself · make a pig´s ear of

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

abhorrence · adherence · at your convenience · circumference · clarence · coherence · concurrence · conference · difference · Florence · inference · interference · Laurence · Lawrence · occurrence · preference · press conference · reference · Terence · transparence · with a difference

Synonyms and antonyms of make a difference in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «make a difference» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Find out the translation of make a difference to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of make a difference from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «make a difference» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

有所作为
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

hacer una diferencia
570 millions of speakers
en

English

make a difference
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

एक फर्क
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إحداث فرق
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

сделать разницу
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

fazer a diferença
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

অন্যরকম কর
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

faire une différence
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

melakukan perubahan
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

einen Unterschied machen
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

変化を起こす
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

변화를
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Nggawe prabédan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tạo sự khác biệt
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு வித்தியாசத்தை உண்டாக்கு
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

एक फरक करा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

bir fark yarat
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

fare la differenza
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

coś zmienić
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

зробити різницю
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

face o diferență
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάνει τη διαφορά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

´n verskil maak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

göra skillnad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gjøre en forskjell
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of make a difference

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAKE A DIFFERENCE»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about make a difference

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10 QUOTES WITH «MAKE A DIFFERENCE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word make a difference.
1
Clay Aiken
It doesn't really matter to me how I make a difference, I just wanna make sure that I do.
2
Monica Ali
People don't get involved with local charities or politics because they think it's hard to make a difference and the problem feels overwhelming. But I believe that if all I've time for this year is to write one letter to the local council, it's still worth doing.
3
Paul Allen
In global warming, I think everyone is scratching their heads - are there technological things that can be brought to bear that can make a difference?
4
Anastacia
To make a difference is just... I think... the purpose of what life is.
5
Mark Batterson
What's unique about Washington is that no one's from here. Almost everybody came here to change the world, to make a difference.
6
Anne F. Beiler
Discovering your purpose doesn't have to be complicated. Look at what you do and why you do it. Is it to support your family? That's your purpose. Is it to make a difference in your customer's life? That's your purpose.
7
Michael Bloomberg
I've got the greatest job in the world. There's no other job in government where cause and effect is so tightly coupled where you can make a difference every day in so many different ways and in so many different people's lives. It's a great challenge.
8
Richard Branson
For a successful entrepreneur it can mean extreme wealth. But with extreme wealth comes extreme responsibility. And the responsibility for me is to invest in creating new businesses, create jobs, employ people, and to put money aside to tackle issues where we can make a difference.
9
Bill Bryson
I can't fix the world. If you want to make a difference in life, you have to direct your energies in a focused way.
10
Herman Cain
My motivation for running for Senate was not for the stature of being a senator, but because I wanted to make a difference on issues I feel passionate about.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAKE A DIFFERENCE»

Discover the use of make a difference in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to make a difference and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Churches That Make a Difference: Reaching Your Community ...
" Senator Rick Santorum, Pennsylvania "Those who want help in the integration of spiritual and social ministry will find that this book will give them the help they need.
Ronald J. Sider, Philip N. Olson, 2002
2
Making a Difference: Stories of Vision and Courage from ...
Few have demonstrated this trait better than Captain "Sully" Sullenberger, a man who embodies the core values that are at the heart of America: responsibility, optimism, integrity, loyalty, and compassion.
Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger, III, 2012
3
It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your ...
Explains the role of understanding oneself in implementing personal change and outlines a seven-step process to bring order into life while staying true to personal values.
Marilyn Paul, 2003
4
One Can Make a Difference: Original stories by the Dali ...
Through fascinating stories and advice, this book offers a roadmap for those of us seeking to better the world, and also provides a boost of inspiration for seasoned activists and other quiet agents of change.
Ingrid Newkirk, 2012
5
Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make ...
"This edition of Exploring Leadership will inspire students to engage in deeper self-exploration about why they lead and how they can make a positive difference through their leadership.
Susan R. Komives, Nance Lucas, Timothy R. McMahon, 2013
6
You Were Made to Make a Difference
Encourages readers to take action to make a positive impact on the world as a way of sharing God's love with others.
Max Lucado, Jenna Lucado Bishop, 2010
7
You Can Make A Difference
The reader, whether student, teacher, parent, will find in this book something to treasure, something that will move the spirit from within to act, and find fulfillment in making a difference.
Alfonso Elengikal, 2009
8
Every Monday Matters: 52 Ways to Make a Difference
Every Monday Matters does this by taking 52 Mondays, providing 52 creative but doable activities, giving 52 down-to-earth ways to make a difference, one for each Monday of the year.
Matthew Emerzian, 2008
9
Climate Change: Simple Things You Can Do to Make a Difference
Plenty! This book puts the power back into your hands in the face of the doom and gloom of climate change. You don’t have to wait for someone else to sort it out; rather than worry and feel helpless, you can get up and do something.
Jon Clift, Amanda Cuthbert, 2009
10
Make a Difference: Responding to God's Call to Love the World
In Make a Difference, Mel shares the stories of dozens of people who have risked it all to gain what they cannot lose-people who learned to listen to God and respond to His call to love the world.
Melvin L. Cheatham, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAKE A DIFFERENCE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term make a difference is used in the context of the following news items.
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El Niño likely coming, but will it make a difference? | The …
The El Niño weather pattern often brings deluges to California, quickly dropping inches of rain in what climatologists liken to turning on a fire ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
2
You can make a difference - Clinton Herald: Opinion
I think most of us want to make a difference, but I also believe that many people don't think they can. The problems in our world are so huge ... «Clinton Herald, Jul 15»
3
Father of slain Marine said son 'wanted to make a difference in the …
BUCKEYE LAKE, OH (WCMH) — Wearing a Marines shirt and a hat to honor his son, the father of a slain service member said the tragedy is ... «WBTW - Myrtle Beach and Florence SC, Jul 15»
4
'two players who can make a difference' - Gary … - Birmingham Mail
Birmingham City still looking for 'two players who can make a difference' - Gary Rowett. 16:45, 20 July 2015; By Brian Dick ... «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
5
Yoga has helped make a difference for B.C. Lions rookie receiver …
As far as touchdown celebrations go, rookie receiver A.C. Leonard may one day break out into warrior pose in the end zone. New to Vancouver ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
6
Dad of 2 determined to make difference in fight against ALS | Health …
That includes a young father of two who is now determined to make a difference in the fight against the disease. Watch the report. Matt Bellina ... «WCVB Boston, Jul 15»
7
Fayez Al Saeed's Fujairah concert concludes the 'Make a Difference
Emirati singer and songwriter Fayez Al Saeed held an Eid concert to conclude Majid Al Futtaim's 'Make a Difference' charity campaign at ... «Al-Bawaba, Jul 15»
8
Father of slain Marine said his son 'wanted to make a difference in the
BUCKEYE LAKE (WCMH) — Wearing a Marines shirt and a hat to honor his son, the father of a slain service member said the tragedy is still ... «WDTN, Jul 15»
9
Hillary Clinton's Capital Gains Changes Won't Make A Blind Bit Of …
her babbling nonsense might not make a difference on Wall Street, but it sure will help liberal emotional cripples feel like they're making a ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
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Father of slain Marine said his son 'wanted to make a difference in …
This April 2015 booking photo released by the Hamilton County Sheriffs Office shows a man identified as Mohammad Youssduf Adbulazeer ... «KSN-TV, Jul 15»
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