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make effort

VERB
apply
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address commit devote give study try
STRONG
bend concentrate dedicate dig direct grind hustle persevere plug scratch sweat throw turn
WEAK
be diligent be industrious bear down buckle down give all one's got give best shot give old college try hammer away hit the ball knuckle down peg away pour it on pull out all stops
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore keep
VERB
exert
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply bring to bear exercise expend strive utilize wield
STRONG
dig employ endeavor labor plug ply push strain struggle throw toil use work
WEAK
apply oneself bring into play give all one's got give best shot peg away pour it on put forth put out sweat it try hard
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal hide idle ignore laze relax rest

Example Sentences

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He pledged that the government will continue to make effort for the return of the Futenma air station as soon as possible to reduce the burden from the base.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023

I feel that loneliness is basically our brain telling us that we have to go out and do something, make effort.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2020

We encourage everyone to follow all responsible precautions and make effort to remain healthy and safe.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2020

When you have too much scheme, sometimes it’s hard to work on all the things you have to and you can make effort the top priority of your game.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2015

Then, you see, sir—” Glyn broke down, and as he met the Doctor’s steady gaze he seemed to make effort after effort to proceed, but in vain.

From Glyn Severn's Schooldays by Pears, Charles