What is squint?

[Izot]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #196 "Phrasal Verbs (L to P)", question 4

Even though she squinted, she couldn't ......... what he had written.

(a) make out
(b) make over
(c) make about

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #196 "Phrasal Verbs (L to P)", answer 4

Even though she squinted, she couldn't make out what he had written.

Correct answer: (a) make out
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what is squinted?

Izot

[Alan]

Hi,

'Squint' suggests that you half close your eyes when you try to see something. You often squint when bright sunshine in your eyes prevents you from seeing clearly what is in front of you.

Alan
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[Saneta]

make out= see, notice, detect or understand, in this context?

thank you

[Beeesneees]

yes
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