This is the 42nd most frequent Indonesian word.
membuat
"To make" or "to create."
Here, 'membuat' is used in its basic sense, meaning 'to make' or 'to create', typically involving physical creation of an object.
Dia membuat kue ulang tahun.
She made a birthday cake.
'Membuat' here implies causing an action or effect, not the creation of a tangible object but inducing an emotional or physical reaction.
Ucapanmu membuat dia tersenyum.
Your words made her smile.
In this context, 'membuat' is used to mean 'come up with' or 'fabricate', indicating the generation of an abstract idea or explanation.