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

Previous efforts have been bedeviled by the sheer engineering complexity, political rivalries and bad timing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The wartime shortage of paper restricted his early efforts to the kitchen floor and hymn books in church.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 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

Despite her efforts, the wind was pushing her backward.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith