diff --git a/basis/x11/syntax/syntax.factor b/basis/x11/syntax/syntax.factor
index db2adab5dc..5e368f79cb 100644
--- a/basis/x11/syntax/syntax.factor
+++ b/basis/x11/syntax/syntax.factor
@@ -4,6 +4,6 @@ USING: alien.syntax alien.parser words x11.io sequences kernel ;
 IN: x11.syntax
 
 SYNTAX: X-FUNCTION:
-    (FUNCTION:)
+    (FUNCTION:) make-function
     [ \ awaken-event-loop suffix ] dip
-    define-declared ;
\ No newline at end of file
+    define-declared ;