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be effective

VERB

work out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve arrange come out complete develop devise figure out fix form formulate handle happen resolve win

WEAK

attain bring off clear come to terms compromise construct contrive elaborate evolve find out finish get something done go go well manipulate pan out plan prosper pull off put together reach agreement result succeed swing turn out up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break destroy disarrange disorganize disturb fail forget give up halt ignore lose neglect stop

Example Sentences

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The only question is whether senators will be effective in asking those questions.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for several insecticides known to be effective against screwworm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A combined company would be in a good position to accommodate that surge in demand and it could be effective in shielding customers from the spike, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The proposal to further strengthen the detection of mule accounts by limiting credits and enhancing due diligence , could also be effective, but will be resource-intensive and costly.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

His lawyer is going to rely on his closing argument to win the case, and I don't think that's going to be effective unless he's very, very lucky.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers

be effective

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