make me laugh vs makes me laugh

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Make me laugh' is used when asking someone to do something (in this case, to make you laugh), while 'makes me laugh' is used to describe something that consistently causes laughter.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 1130 views

make me laugh

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking someone to make you laugh.

This phrase is used when you want someone to do something that will result in you laughing. It is a request or command.

Examples:

Can you please make me laugh? I could use a good joke right now.
His funny stories always make me laugh.
She knows how to make me laugh when I'm feeling down.

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I always like a man who can make me laugh.
Maybe I should keep you around just to make me laugh.
You're sweet, considerate and you make me laugh.
What, you make me laugh.
Brownie could make me laugh, man.
You could always make me laugh.
You're actually trying to make me laugh.
Nobody could make me laugh like him.
You have no chance to make me laugh Martinaud.
For trying to make me laugh.
These structures can even make me laugh.
I mean, you make me laugh.
He was the first man to make me laugh again.
I got the impression she wasn't saying it to make me laugh.
You make me laugh, poor Christine!
She used to wear it on her head to make me laugh.
And your father would bend over backwards trying to make me laugh.
[Chuckling] And, lord, he could make me laugh.
If they can make me laugh, I'd take a green one.
Amber Weaver, you make me laugh, even when I know I shouldn't.

Alternatives:

Tell me a joke that will make me laugh.
Try to make me laugh with your best impression.
Make me laugh with your witty comments.
I need something to make me laugh right now.

makes me laugh

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe something that consistently causes laughter.

This phrase is used to express that something regularly or consistently brings about laughter in the speaker.

Examples:

His sense of humor always makes me laugh.
The silly antics of that show never fail to make me laugh.
Watching comedy movies always makes me laugh.
The way he tells jokes makes me laugh every time.
Her funny expressions make me laugh uncontrollably.

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He makes me laugh, that fellow.
The idea of matriarchy makes me laugh
All I want is someone manly, kind, and gorgeous, who makes me laugh.
I'm not expecting Brad Pitt to walk into St. Theresa's, just someone who makes me laugh, has a nice smile, full head of hair.
Reading that a driver was penalized 35 positions (when it goes well) in a grid made up of 20 cars makes me laugh.
Your mom with no teeth makes me laugh.
He's smart and he makes me laugh.
Your look not only makes me laugh.
And she makes me laugh when I'm frustrated at physical therapy.
Nobody makes me laugh like you.
I'll tell you what makes me laugh though.
I just want the guy that makes me laugh back.
It makes me laugh now a little.
Nobody makes me laugh like this.
He makes me laugh, your uncle.
Lester is cold, it makes me laugh.
And my mom makes me laugh.
Rousseau's myth of the Good Savage makes me laugh.
Look, Samantha makes me laugh.
Well, you know, he makes me laugh, and that feels good.

Alternatives:

Always brings a smile to my face.
Never fails to make me chuckle.
Always lifts my spirits.
Brings joy to my day.
Puts a smile on my face.

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