efforts

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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Covey said in an update on Friday night that efforts to cool the tank by spraying it with water have been successful so far.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

A ceasefire on April 8 halted the conflict, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The collective efforts of the BBC readers fared better, with exact scores for both of Tuesday's game boosting their tally.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Robert Wright will return to Wendy’s as chief executive officer, where he will oversee efforts to reverse a slump in the restaurant chain’s U.S. sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

When I was finished, I sat back and reread my efforts.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen