Q: Does the word "make" mean the same thing in "What do you make of his remarks?" and "Make a dress."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "academy" mean the same thing in "A riding academy." and "The French Academy."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "operation" mean the same thing in "They paid taxes on every stage of the operation." and "A multinational operation."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "syrup" mean the same thing in "Maple syrup." and "Pancake syrup."?

A:
the same meaning