effort

[ef-ert] / ˈɛf ərt /

NOUN

work, exertion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement attempt battle creation endeavor exercise force industry intention power production push resolution struggle training

STRONG

accomplishment act aim application aspiration crack deed discipline drill energy enterprise essay feat fling go job labor pains product pull purpose shot spurt stab strain stress stretch strife striving sweat tension toil travail trial trouble try tug undertaking venture whack

WEAK

elbow grease old college try

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destruction idleness incompetence laziness ruin weakness

STRONG

abstention entertainment failure fun happiness inactivity neglect peace relaxation unemployment

WEAK

hesitation passivity

Example Sentences

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The Miyako Odori began soon after Kyoto hosted Japan's first national expo -- an effort to revitalise the western city following the relocation of the capital to Tokyo in 1869.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In an effort to promote his company in September, Brundage posted a link to a tool he had created in a Discord chat set up for web-scraping research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This sale is the latest effort to downsize WME.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Critics said his appearance was an improper effort to influence the court ahead of a decision that will have major repercussions for his domestic policy agenda.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He saw among the galloping herd three foals, their small flanks sweating with the effort of speed.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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