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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

Water may not be effective in fighting a fire caused by an MMA explosion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 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

Amorim felt Casemiro - a five-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid - did not have the physical capabilities to be effective in the Premier League.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“Most classes are out at three, but it’s not gonna be effective if we wait until after that.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

be effective

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