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

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"We hope to test whether this might be effective by conducting a clinical trial -- which could potentially bring a new treatment option to patients much sooner than would have been expected."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

“To be effective in the Senate, you need knowledge, experience, seniority and relationships,” she said Tuesday in her first debate against Jackson, the former Maine Senate president.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

Bryan Mbeumo: Didn't have enough support to be effective in the lead striking role but led one counter and turned smartly to score United's goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

To be effective, reforms will need to work hand in hand with an enforceable international floor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Cecilia asked innocently, her face twisted into an indignant expression that was too fake to be effective.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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