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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Essayli’s efforts have drawn sharp criticism from elections experts, leading Democrats and former prosecutors in the office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Friday’s halt will pause those efforts and could have far-reaching implications on cybersecurity depending on how long it lasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Among other charges, the US accused the former leader of collaborating with the gang in efforts against America.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Sir Kevin, who scored the most points in Super League history, began his fundraising efforts after his teammate Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND in 2019.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

A thick cloud of humidity has settled in my tiny room, despite the best efforts of my clunky air-conditioning unit.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer