make an effort

Frequency: 9.535.0 per million words

The most common verb used with 'effort' to mean 'to try'.

effortVERB + effort (sense: attempt)

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make

Examples (10)

  • Please make an effort to be punctual for the meeting.
  • She made a genuine effort to apologize, but he wouldn't listen.
  • If we all make a collective effort, we can clean up the park in an hour.
  • He's not very talented, but he always makes an effort in every game.
  • I really need to make more of an effort to eat healthier.
  • They are making every effort to ensure the event is a success.
  • Have you made any effort to find a new job yet?
  • It's clear that you haven't made the slightest effort to complete your homework.
  • Learning a new language is hard; you must make a consistent effort.
  • He made a conscious effort to smile despite feeling sad.