Problem: Sentence1: To make like a deer caught in the headlights.
Sentence2: He made as if to punch him, but they both laughed and shook hands.
Q: Does the term make mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: I can not find my gloves!
Sentence2: Did you find your glasses?
Q: Does the term find mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: I know that I left the key on the table.
Sentence2: Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun.
Q: Does the term know mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: Pump bullets into the dummy.
Sentence2: The athlete pumps weights in the gym.
Q: Does the term pump mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
different meanings