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

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

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

In addition to the costs of removing the name, the board argued that it would hurt fundraising efforts and confuse the public, especially if the appeals court ultimately reversed Cooper’s decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

People in al-Bustan say that their efforts to reach a compromise on alternative planning proposals were rejected by the local authority.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

House after house that first hour was full of praises for my courageous efforts and full of well wishes for Sir Fig Newton.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas