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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Speaking to AFP again this January, Volodymyr recalled the incident, his recovery and how he was desperate to help the Ukrainian war effort once again.

From Barron's

Speaking to AFP at half-time, MLS commissioner Gerber said the league will splash "tens of millions" of dollars on its biggest ever marketing effort, to harness the upcoming huge spike in soccer interest.

From Barron's

The South American nation is the world's top exporter of soy and maize, and ongoing efforts to upgrade river ports aim to ease transportation.

From Barron's

European officials said at the time that they expected negotiations with the U.S. to focus on stationing forces at bases in Greenland and expanded European efforts to boost security around the Arctic.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If we can address questions people have or barriers they face, we can get uptake back up to where we need it to be. But it's going to take sustained effort and investment."

From BBC

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