～にする・～くする

～にする and ～くする express making or changing something to a certain state or quality. Use ～くする with i-adjectives (drop the い and add くする) to increase or modify the degree of an attribute (e.g., brighten, shorten, strengthen). Use ～にする with na-adjectives and nouns to set a state or to decide on an option. It can also indicate choosing something as a result or turning something into that condition. Contexts include deciding what to drink or eat, adjusting a setting or state, or appointing someone to a role.