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Australian television presenter (1942–2019)
Michael Robert Willesee, (29 June 1942 – 1 March 2019) was an Australian award-winning news and current affairs television journalist, interviewer and
Mike_Willesee
Australian television journalist
the late Australian journalist Mike Willesee and brother of fellow journalist Amy Willesee. Their mother was Willesee senior's first wife and former Miss
Michael_Willesee_Jr.
Australian current affairs TV show
(Saturday). A Current Affair was first broadcast on 22 November 1971, with Mike Willesee, screening on the Nine Network weeknights at 9:30pm, shifting to 7:00pm
A Current Affair (Australian TV program)
A_Current_Affair_(Australian_TV_program)
Australian political interview
Opposition Leader John Hewson was unable to clearly explain to reporter Mike Willesee whether a birthday cake would cost more or less under his proposed tax
Birthday_cake_interview
Australian journalist
engagement to journalist Michael Willesee, Jr., son of former A Current Affair host Mike Willesee. Langdon and Willesee, Jr. married in 2008. They have
Allison_Langdon
Surname list
Jr., Australian television journalist Mike Willesee (1942-2019), Australian television journalist Terry Willesee, Australian television presenter This
Willesee
Australian presenter from 1969 to 2013
brother of Donald Robert "Don" Willesee Jr. and the late Mike Willesee, who was a journalist and television presenter. Willesee began his media career in Perth
Terry_Willesee
Australian actor and disability advocate (1975–2018)
seven when he was the feature of a documentary by Australian journalist Mike Willesee. He later was the host of a Ten Network television show Quentin Crashes
Quentin_Kenihan
Australian journalist and TV presenter
Channel 10 newsroom. In 1984, he joined the Nine Network and Mike Willesee on the Willesee current affairs program. Two years later he replaced George
Mike_Munro
Australian actor and comedian (born 1939)
performer attracted the attention of Mike Willesee, host of Nine's news magazine program A Current Affair. Willesee offered Hogan regular appearances on
Paul_Hogan
1988 Australian television series
Australians (also known as Michael Willesee's Australians) is a thirteen part anthology documentary drama series which screened on the Seven Network in
Australians_(TV_series)
Australian investigative journalist and author (born 1962)
newspaper as a journalist in 1982. From 1989-1992, Coulthart worked for the Mike Willesee and Jana Wendt-hosted A Current Affair public affairs program on the
Ross_Coulthart
Prime Minister of Australia from 1966 to 1967
and implying political bias on the part of journalist Mike Willesee (whose father Don Willesee was an ALP Senator and future Whitlam government minister)
Harold_Holt
Australian actress (born 1947)
crime reporter, Canberra Press Secretary, and executive producer for Mike Willesee, for five years until 1981. She married radio and television presenter
Jacki_Weaver
Former Australian politician
in which Hewson was unable to answer a question posed by journalist Mike Willesee about whether or not a birthday cake would cost more or less under a
John_Hewson
Australian documentary television program
provide all relevant facts to its audience.” Michael Charlton, 1961 Mike Willesee, 1969–1971 Caroline Jones, 1973–1981 Andrew Olle, 1985–1994 Liz Jackson
Four Corners (Australian TV program)
Four_Corners_(Australian_TV_program)
Australian politician (1916–2003)
Donald Robert Willesee (14 April 1916 – 9 September 2003) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and served
Don_Willesee
Day of the year
Rubio, Mexican television, film and stage actress (born 1934) 2019 – Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (born 1942) 2023 – Just Fontaine
March_1
1993–1997 Australian TV series
Hanson Controversial right-wing politician (played by Daina Reid). Mike Willesee Journalist and presenter of Australia's A Current Affair known for long
Full Frontal (Australian TV series)
Full_Frontal_(Australian_TV_series)
Australian actor (born 1974)
Jake Stewart Main role 62 episodes 2017 Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story Mike Willesee Miniseries 1 episode Blindspot Lawrence 2 episodes Sunshine Dean Simic
Bernard_Curry
1975 Australian TV series or program
on the Seven Network, with Bill Lovelock as executive producer and Mike Willesee as host. Subsequent seasons were compered by Digby Wolfe (1976) and
This Is Your Life (Australian TV series)
This_Is_Your_Life_(Australian_TV_series)
Annual Australian television awards
Newton Nine Network 1983 Daryl Somers Wentworth Regent Hotel, Melbourne Mike Willesee Network Ten 1984 Bert Newton Hilton Hotel Melbourne Bert Newton Nine
Logie_Awards
Television program
Minutes), Richard Carleton, Caroline Jones, Sonia Humphrey, Mike Willesee, George Negus, Mike Carlton, Allan Hogan and Peter Couchman. TDT was renowned
This_Day_Tonight
Australian conservative pay TV news channel
with CNBC) Jacinta Tynan Peter van Onselen (2010–2017) Terry Willesee Michael Willesee, Jr. Ahron Young Craig Norenbergs James Bracey (now with Nine
Sky_News_Australia
Australian politician (born 1980)
He delivered his maiden speech on 5 March 2015. In an interview by Mike Willesee broadcast on Channel Seven's Sunday Night program on 8 June 2014, Muir
Ricky_Muir
Australian actress
senior as foster mother Pippa Fletcher, replacing Carole Willesee, the wife of newsreader Mike Willesee, at short notice. The casting news hit the headlines
Vanessa_Downing
Australian television miniseries
as Linda Kozlowski Nikki Osborne as Delvene Delaney Bernard Curry as Mike Willesee Piéra Forde as Loren Hogan Lydia Mocerino as Jenny Hogan Chris Bartholomew
Hoges:_The_Paul_Hogan_Story
Australian industry-voted TV award
Garry McDonald 1998 Graham Kennedy 1999 Mike Walsh 2000 Bruce Gyngell 2001 Ruth Cracknell 2002 Mike Willesee 2003 Don Lane 2004 Sam Chisholm 2005 Neighbours
Logie_Hall_of_Fame
Australian mass murder
reporters Mike Willesee, who was heavily criticised for telephoning the gunman and speaking with the children being held hostage whilst live on air and Mike Munro
1993_Cangai_siege
Soap opera character
casting the then wife of current affairs show host, Mike Willesee, was a publicity dream. Of Willesee's casting, producer John Holmes said "She had just
Pippa_Ross
Australian TV character created by Garry McDonald
Gunston interviews the Carlton Football team in their dressing room; Mike Willesee; Marcia Hines; and Dr. Bertram Wainer. Gunston reports on "The joys
Norman_Gunston
Australian politician (1935–2001)
Packer launched A Current Affair on the Nine network, with Mike Willesee hosting. In 1972, Willesee organised for A Current Affair to have an on-air interview
Clyde_Packer
New Zealand TV producer and athlete
Gerald Stone and Mike Willesee. After two years with TDT, Martin moved to the weekly ABC flagship program Four Corners, taking Mike Willesee with him as frontman
Allan_Martin_(TV_producer)
Australian actress (born 1959)
1987 The Shiralee Support role: Marge TV miniseries, 2 episodes 1988 Mike Willesee's Australians Lead role: Mary MacKillop TV film series, episode 4: "Mary
Lorna_Lesley
and Daryl Somers, and contemporary talk show hosts Mike Willesee, Steve Vizard, Ray Martin, Mike Munro, Andrew Denton and Rove McManus. Popular international
Culture_of_Australia
Radio station in Sydney, Australia
original owners were well known media personalities John Laws (30%), Mike Willesee (30%), Village Roadshow (30%) and Graham Kennedy (10%). The station's
2Day_FM
Australian comedy television series
Current Affair host Ray Martin[citation needed], Martin's predecessor Mike Willesee, and Real Life host Stan Grant.[citation needed] The ABC's media review
Frontline (Australian TV series)
Frontline_(Australian_TV_series)
Day of the year
Charlotte Bingham, English author and screenwriter (died 2025) 1942 – Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (died 2019) 1943 – Little Eva, American
June_29
grew significantly – the Nine Network's A Current Affair, hosted by Mike Willesee began in November 1971, while 60 Minutes, on the same network, began
Television_in_Australia
Australian actress
series, 1 episode 1988 Home and Away Vet TV series, 1 episode 1988 Mike Willesee's Australians June Ferguson TV film series, episode 9: "Betty Cuthbert"
Deborah_Kennedy
Australian film director
years working in Adelaide on This Day Tonight, then went to work for Mike Willesee in Sydney. He then worked on The Big Country and The Australians before
Bill_Bennett_(director)
Australian theatre troupe
included Joan Sutherland, Ruth Cracknell, Gwen Plumb, Dorothy Hewett, Mike Willesee and Patrick White.[citation needed] The Belvoir company receives government
Belvoir_(theatre_company)
scholar. Mike Tamoaieta, 23, Samoan-born New Zealand rugby union player (Blues, North Harbour). Peter van Gestel, 81, Dutch author. Mike Willesee, 76, Australian
Deaths_in_March_2019
children on Nine Network. 22 November: A Current Affair, hosted by Mike Willesee, makes its first appearance on the Nine Network. 11 November: NTD-8
Timeline of Australian television
Timeline_of_Australian_television
Adult contemporary radio station in Townsville, Queensland
October 1987 it was sold by AWA to Wesgo. In October 1990 it was sold to Mike Willesee. In 1998 the station moved to the FM band, under ownership of DMG Regional
Triple_M_Townsville
School in Western Australia
test match rugby player Lee Te Maari – NRL Bulldogs Mike Veletta – Test cricketer Mike Willesee AO – Australian television presenter Mark Zanotti – Subiaco
Aranmore_Catholic_College
Australian filmmaker
award-winning documentaries for television, including Australians with Mike Willesee. From 1991-1997 she served as Chair of the Council of the Australian
Robin_Hughes_(filmmaker)
Australian daytime variety TV show
Martin remained as host until late 1993, when he was moved to replace Mike Willesee as host of A Current Affair, which had seen a ratings decline over the
Midday (Australian TV program)
Midday_(Australian_TV_program)
Australian journalist
work in the media has been influenced by television presenters Mike Walsh and Mike Willesee. After a period of extended personal leave, it was confirmed
Rob_Brough
Australian actress (born 1962)
sub-tropical" St Bees Island to film the documentary Survival. Kennedy, Mike Willesee, Diane Cilento and Dr. Glynis Johns (not the British actress) were given
Jo_Kennedy
Australian cinematographer and journalist
work earned Visnews' award of Cameraman of the Month. He accompanied Mike Willesee on an assignment to Vietnam and Cambodia for Four Corners in the early
David_Brill_(cinematographer)
Skeptic organisation
September 2015. Rodrigues, Marilyn (8 December 2002). "Conversation: Michael Willesee, journalist and producer -…the presence of Jesus". The Catholic Weekly
Australian_Skeptics
Australian rules football club
re-tendered the Swans licence and a group of financial backers including Mike Willesee, Basil Sellers, Peter Weinert and Craig Kimberley, purchased the licence
Sydney_Swans
Network launches its new nightly current affairs program Willesee at Seven hosted by Mike Willesee in an attempt to rival the Nine Network's A Current Affair
1976_in_Australia
Australian broadcasting award
Newsreader – Geoff Raymond, ABC Best Current Affairs Presentation – Mike Willesee, A Current Affair Best Drama Script – Frank Hardy, Boney Episode: Boney
Penguin_Award
order to take control of the club's financial losses. Board members Mike Willesee and Craig Kimberley, together with Basil Sellers Peter Weinert as a
Australian rules football in New South Wales
Australian_rules_football_in_New_South_Wales
Television series
Daryl Somers Mike Willesee Rove McManus Sigrid Thornton Eric Bana Jana Wendt Lisa McCune Charles 'Bud' Tingwell Noeline Brown John Clarke Mike Walsh Stuart
50_Years_50_Stars
Australian country music entertainer
ranch. The following year he featured on This Is Your Life hosted by Mike Willesee. In 1988 he appeared in two episodes of TV soap opera, A Country Practice
Smoky_Dawson
Month of 1971
as a local feature of the Melbourne Channel 9 station, GTV-9, with Mike Willesee as the first host. A clash in the Philippines between the Philippine
November_1971
Australian actor
scriptwriters." He returned to current affairs, becoming the first reporter on Mike Willesee's A Current Affair program in 1971. He is recognised as the person who
Tony_Ward_(Australian_actor)
will be shown on The Afternoon Show which Tunn also hosted. 30 March – Mike Willesee comes under scrutiny for interviewing the two children held hostage
1993_in_Australian_television
Australian news and current affairs program
Peta-Jane Madam (2012–2016) Rahni Sadler (2010–2017) Mike Willesee (2012–2018) Chris Bath (2009–2015) Mike Munro (2009–2011) Adam Boland (2009) Mark Llewellyn
Sunday Night (Australian TV program)
Sunday_Night_(Australian_TV_program)
Australian actress
Armstrong 'Melba' Miniseries, 8 episodes 1988 Rafferty's Rules 1 episode Mike Willesee's Australians Lola Montez Anthology series, episode 6: 'Lola Montez'
Linda_Cropper
Child – "Bootylicious" After several years on Australian television, Mike Willesee became the 19th inductee into the TV Week Logies Hall of Fame. "44th
Logie_Awards_of_2002
Australian boxer (1895–1917)
dramatised as an episode of the 1988 Australian television series Mike Willesee's Australians where Darcy was played by Peter Phelps In 2001, Raffaele
Les_Darcy
Australian headmaster (1899–1995)
led to considerable controversy, involving Mike Willesee, an ABC reporter, who was the son of Don Willesee, a Labor Party senator. In retirement Darling
James_Ralph_Darling
Season of television series
of the show's episodes were written, produced and directed by Rob Sitch (Mike Moore), Jane Kennedy (Brooke Vandenberg), Santo Cilauro (Geoffrey Salter)—who
Frontline_season_1
Australian television awards ceremony
Memoriam segment was introduced by Tracy Grimshaw paying tribute to Mike Willesee. A clip of Geoff Harvey playing the piano was played. The following
Logie_Awards_of_2019
Australian actress (born 1964)
episode 1988 The Fremantle Conspiracy Hanna Miniseries, 2 episodes Mike Willesee's Australians Lilly Molloy Anthology series, episode: "Les Darcy" Stringer
Nikki_Coghill
Australian actress (1938–2023)
episodes 1988 Rafferty's Rules Rhonda White TV series, 1 episode 1988 Mike Willesee's Australians Ma (Mrs. Lyell) TV film series, episode 5: "Lottie Lyell"
Judi_Farr
Australian journalist
to 1980, Makin was an on-air reporter for "Willesee at 7" and served as a fill-in presenter for Mike Willesee. In 1980, he relocated to Melbourne to work
Paul_Makin
1924) 28 February – Bruce Rosier, Anglican bishop (b. 1928) 1 March – Mike Willesee, television journalist (b. 1942) 3 March – Richard Lewis, Western Australian
2019_in_Australia
celebrities such as Bill Cosby, Barry Crocker, Don Lane, Bob Rogers, Mike Willesee, John Cootes, Jimmy Hannan and Tony Barber playing against professional
1975_in_Australia
Tuxworth, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory (died 2020) 29 June – Mike Willesee, television journalist (died 2019) 30 June – Gerry Hand, politician
1942_in_Australia
Australian TV awards
Brisbane, ABC (reporter: Andrew Olle) Best TV Interviewer Winner: Mike Willesee Nominated: Caroline Jones Robert Moore Michael Schulberger Best News
Logie_Awards_of_1977
Australian film and TV writer-producer
show Help Your Neighbour he was approached by Mike Willesee to work on his current affairs show Willesee At Seven and spent most of 1976 as researcher
Harvey_Shore
miniseries) - director Willing and Abel (1987) (TV series) - director Mike Willesee's Australians (1988) (TV series) - director episode "Clyde Fenton" The
John_Power_(director)
Number referring to cannabis
Collective – Sydney, NSW (2016) 420 Protest at Sydney Town Hall by Jesse Willesee – 2015 Events have been held in Dunedin, New Zealand, at the University
420_(cannabis_culture)
Australian actress and television presenter
Mother and Son Guest role: Woman Shopper ABC TV series, 1 episode 1988 Mike Willesee's Australians Guest role: Mrs Whittle TV film series, 1 episode 5: "Lottie
Joy_Hruby
Australian playwright and screenwriter (born 1952)
Roses: The True Granville Story, Mary MacKillop and Gordon Bennett for Mike Willesee’s Australians, A Country Practice, Dirt Water Dynasty and White Collar
John_Misto
1977 Australian TV game show
It was a ratings success, beating the flagship current affairs programs Willesee At Seven on the Seven Network and A Current Affair on the Nine Network
Blankety Blanks (Australian game show)
Blankety_Blanks_(Australian_game_show)
Radio station in Sydney, Australia
John Laws Mike Carlton Bob Rogers Peter Hand Owen Delaney (Australia Overnight) Jason Morrison Jim Ball Luke Bona Alan Jones Terry Willesee Kerri-Anne
2GB
Aboriginal Australian actor and dancer (1953–2021)
Melbourne: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-550784-3. Gulpilil, David; Willesee, Mike (2002). Gulpilil – One Red Blood: Sharing Culture and Country. National
David_Gulpilil
hosted by Michael Willesee. Guests included Dennis Waterman, Pamela Stephenson, Gregory Harrison, David Ogden Stiers, Jack Klugman, Mike Farrell, Erin Gray
Logie_Awards_of_1983
Australian actress (1932–2011)
Devine TV miniseries, Recurring role, 2 episodes 1983 Willesee: Survival Herself TV special 1984 The Mike Walsh Show Guest - Herself TV series, 1 episode 1985
Diane_Cilento
Legislative Assembly for Fassifern (1909–1913, 1930–1935). Donald Robert "Don" Willesee (1916–2003) was a member of the Australian Senate for Western Australia
Political families of Australia
Political_families_of_Australia
British–Australian singer (1948–2022)
Believin'. Camberwell, Australia: Viking Australia. ISBN 978-0143788935. Read, Mike (1983). The Story of the Shadows: An Autobiography. London: Elm Tree books
Olivia_Newton-John
1981 Australian TV series or program
co-host position on GMA was filled by Tim Webster, Mike Gibson, Terry Willesee, Webster again, Mike Hammond and Ron Wilson. The breakfast program competed
Good Morning Australia (1981 TV program)
Good_Morning_Australia_(1981_TV_program)
Australian and American singer, actress, TV host, and activist (1941–2020)
1977 The National Tribute To Hubert H. Humphrey Herself TV special 1977 Willesee At Seven Herself TV series Australia, 1 episode 1978 All-Star Salute To
Helen_Reddy
Highest political office within the party
1970–1979) Des Corcoran (1979) John Bannon (1982–1992) Lynn Arnold (1992–93) Mike Rann (2002–2011) Jay Weatherill (2011–2018) Peter Malinauskas (2022–) John
Leaders of the Australian Labor Party
Leaders_of_the_Australian_Labor_Party
September 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019. Knox, David (27 August 2018). "Mike Amor becomes Seven News weekend anchor". TV Tonight. Archived from the original
List of Australian television newsreaders and news presenters
List_of_Australian_television_newsreaders_and_news_presenters
Winner: Prisoner (Network Ten) Most Popular Variety or Comedy Show Winner: The Mike Walsh Show (Nine Network) Most Popular Public Affairs Show Winner: 60 Minutes
Logie_Awards_of_1981
Incident", A Current Affair, Nine Network Best Public Affairs Series Winner: Willesee at Seven, Seven Network Best News Documentary Winner: "Utah", Four Corners
Logie_Awards_of_1978
for Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Music Industry and Encouragement of Talent Mike Munro for Willesee (Seven Network) Ian "Molly" Meldrum
Logie_Awards_of_1985
Day of the year
Teller, Hungarian-American physicist and academic (born 1908) 2003 – Don Willesee, Australian telegraphist and politician, 29th Australian Minister for Foreign
September_9
Name list
player Terry Willers (1935–2011), Irish cartoonist and comics artist Terry Willesee (born 1945), Australian retired journalist and television- and radio presenter
Terry
Grouch. Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Winner: Mike Walsh in The Mike Walsh Show (Nine Network) Most Popular Drama Series Winner: The
Logie_Awards_of_1980
Australian television award
record for the most wins, with fifteen, followed by Adelaide Tonight, The Mike Walsh Show and Neighbours with nine wins each. "1961 Logie Awards". Australiantelevision
Logie Award for Most Popular Australian Program
Logie_Award_for_Most_Popular_Australian_Program
Ten 2012–2014) Ten Eyewitness News Morning (Network Ten 2013–2014) Terry Willesee Tonight (Seven Network 1984–1988) This Afternoon (Nine Network 2009) This
List of Australian television series
List_of_Australian_television_series
Television station in Southern New South Wales & ACT, Australia
Richmond Hill and The Sullivans, current affairs programs 60 Minutes, Willesee, children's fantasy drama series Ocean Girl and H2O: Just Add Water, science
CTC_(TV_station)
MIKE WILLESEE
MIKE WILLESEE
Male
Native American
Native American Navajo name SIKE means "he sits at home."
Girl/Female
Greek
In Greek mythology Nike was the goddess of victory.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Basque, Chinese, French, Hebrew
Like the Lord; Form of Michael Like God
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Danish, Hebrew, Jamaican
Like the Lord
Male
English
Pet form of English Michael, MIKE means "who is like God?"
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hebrew, Muslim
Intelligent; Beautiful; Increase; Like God
Female
German
Short form of German Wilhelmine, MINE means "will-helmet."
Boy/Male
Slavic
Form of Michael 'Who is like God?'.
Male
English
Pet form of English Michael, MIKI means "who is like God?"
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Irish, Italian, Jamaican, Swedish, Swiss
Who is Like God; Form of Michael
Male
Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Mil, possibly MILE means "soldier." Compare with another form of Mile.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Who is like God
Boy/Male
Hebrew American English
Who is like God? Gift from God. In the Bible, St. Michael was the conqueror of Satan and patron...
Boy/Male
Australian, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Finnish, Japanese, Swedish
Three Trees Together; Quick; Nimble; Who Like a God
Male
Hawaiian
Hawaiian form of Hebrew Moshe, MOKE means "drawn out."
Female
German
Short form of German Friederike, RIKE means "peaceful ruler."
Male
Finnish
 Pet form of Finnish Mikko, MIKA means "who is like God?" Compare with another form of Mika.
Female
German
Pet form of Low German Imma, IMKE means "entire, whole."
Female
Japanese
(美香) Japanese name MIKA means "beautiful fragrance."
Male
English
Middle English name of uncertain origin, but commonly associated with Latin Milo, MILE means "soldier."Â Compare with another form of Mile.
MIKE WILLESEE
MIKE WILLESEE
Girl/Female
British, English, German
Elf; Power; Adventurous; Feminine Form of Fernando; Peaceful Ruler
Boy/Male
Indian
Master, Owner
Girl/Female
Chinese, Czechoslovakian, French, German, Greek, Italian, Swedish
Pure; Torture
Girl/Female
Indian
Gold
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Goddess
Girl/Female
Tamil
Shining
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Brightness
Girl/Female
Indian
Truth
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Dutch, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Irish, Polish, Portuguese
Peaceful
Boy/Male
Aramaic
Praise.
MIKE WILLESEE
MIKE WILLESEE
MIKE WILLESEE
MIKE WILLESEE
MIKE WILLESEE
v. t.
To gain, as the result of one's efforts; to get, as profit; to make acquisition of; to have accrue or happen to one; as, to make a large profit; to make an error; to make a loss; to make money.
n.
A minute arachnid, of the order Acarina, of which there are many species; as, the cheese mite, sugar mite, harvest mite, etc. See Acarina.
a.
In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
a.
Like or suiting a snail; as, snail-like progress.
superl.
Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
v. t.
To execute with the requisite formalities; as, to make a bill, note, will, deed, etc.
v. t.
To drain by a dike or ditch.
n.
A Moorish pike.
v. i.
Any place where ore, metals, or precious stones are got by digging or washing the soil; as, a placer mine.
v. t.
To cause to be or become; to put into a given state verb, or adjective; to constitute; as, to make known; to make public; to make fast.
n.
A wall-like mass of mineral matter, usually an intrusion of igneous rocks, filling up rents or fissures in the original strata.
v. t.
To cause or permit to stick fast in mire; to plunge or fix in mud; as, to mire a horse or wagon.
v. t.
To surround or protect with a dike or dry bank; to secure with a bank.
v. i.
To stick in mire.
a.
In a like or similar manner.
v. t.
To produce, as something artificial, unnatural, or false; -- often with up; as, to make up a story.
v. i.
To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
v. t.
To bring about; to bring forward; to be the cause or agent of; to effect, do, perform, or execute; -- often used with a noun to form a phrase equivalent to the simple verb that corresponds to such noun; as, to make complaint, for to complain; to make record of, for to record; to make abode, for to abide, etc.
superl.
Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.