Synonym: attempt, endeavor, fling, try, undertaking. Similar words: afford to, can afford, effect, efficacy, in effect, efficient, take effect, efficiency. Meaning: ['efət] 
n. 1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something 2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work 3. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end 4. a notable achievement.
n. 1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something 2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work 3. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end 4. a notable achievement. 
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271. I had to make a conscious effort not to be rude to her.
272. Rescuers were engaged in a frantic all-night effort to reach the survivors before their supply of air ran out.
273. Most people don't realize the amount of effort involved in writing a novel.
274. It is incumbent upon all of us to make an extra effort.
275. Pull away, boys A little more effort, and we'll soon reach the shore.
276. I worry about this big investment of time and effort.
277. He put a lot of effort into arranging the concert.
278. We are making every effort to obtain the release of the hostages.
279. In an effort to look older she has pinned her fair hair into a French pleat.
280. He hauled himself over the wall, grunting with the effort.
281. It'll take a lot of effort to see the project through.Sentencedict
282. The real pisser was investing so much time and effort for zero return.
283. The effort of climbing the stairs had been too much for the old man.
284. Libraries have made a concerted effort to attract young people.
285. Are you willing to invest the time and effort necessary to make the scheme work?
286. Managers would make every effort to remedy individual grievances as they arose.
287. We are offering reductions on merchandise in an effort to drum up trade.
288. I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort.
289. Do you want to have a look at his exam paper? It's a fairly poor effort.
290. The company is making a concentrated effort to broaden its market.
291. Generation X has its own culture, and aims to enjoy itself without making too much of an effort.
292. It was an effort which was to have painful repercussions.
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