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make effort

VERB

apply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address commit devote give study try

STRONG

bend concentrate dedicate dig direct grind hustle persevere plug scratch sweat throw turn

WEAK

be diligent be industrious bear down buckle down give all one's got give best shot give old college try hammer away hit the ball knuckle down peg away pour it on pull out all stops

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore keep

VERB

exert

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply bring to bear exercise expend strive utilize wield

STRONG

dig employ endeavor labor plug ply push strain struggle throw toil use work

WEAK

apply oneself bring into play give all one's got give best shot peg away pour it on put forth put out sweat it try hard

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal hide idle ignore laze relax rest

Example Sentences

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In a previous statement on security, the Knicks posted on X: "A strict no-bag policy will be in effect, and fans should make effort to limit personal items to an absolute minimum."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He pledged that the government will continue to make effort for the return of the Futenma air station as soon as possible to reduce the burden from the base.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023

I feel that loneliness is basically our brain telling us that we have to go out and do something, make effort.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2020

We encourage everyone to follow all responsible precautions and make effort to remain healthy and safe.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2020

And this, because we fancy that, if nature have not designed us for orators, it is vain to make effort, and if she have, we shall be such without effort.

From Hints on Extemporaneous Preaching by Ware, Henry

make effort

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