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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151. The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money.
152. A tall, thin man was waving his arms in an effort to direct the movements of a large removal van.
153. Not brilliant, Robyn, but I'll give you ten out of ten for effort.
154. With a supreme effort of will Isabel forced back the tears.
155. The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people.
156. When is all your effort going to show some results?
157. The company has made a valiant effort/attempt in the last two years to make itself more efficient.
158. I can't take all the credit for the show's success-it was a team effort.
159. Everyone did what they could to support the war effort.
160. It can take time and effort to match buyers and sellers.
161. Manufacturers have expended a lot of time and effort trying to improve computer security.
162. Many Americans felt it was their patriotic duty to buy bonds to support the war effort.
163. This can be done quickly and with very little effort.
164. We've put a great deal of time and effort into this project.
165. You should try to eat more fruit. means 'You should make an effort to eat more fruit.'; You should try eating more fruit. means 'You should see if eating more fruit will help you' .
166. She took a deep breath and sat up slowly and with great effort.
167. She spends too much effort on things that don't matter.
168. He burst in,(http://Sentencedict.com) making no effort to repress his fury.
169. It is fair to say a considerable amount of effort went into the project.
170. These attacks are seen as an effort to torpedo the talks.
171. We shall gladly lend every effort in our power toward its realization.
172. If you slap your face until it's swollen in an effort to look imposing, you'll suffer for sure.
173. The project has demanded considerable investment of time and effort.
174. He was transferred to FBI custody in a smooth co-operative effort between Egyptian and US authorities.
175. It takes a lot of time and effort to get an exhibition ready.
176. Hurling his arms and legs about wildly,he kept afloat but wasted much effort.
177. He warned the army to stay out of the way of the relief effort.
178. She has begun to make a concerted effort to find a job.
179. I have to make a conscious effort to be polite so early in the morning.
180. It was Cage's own fault if she felt missed out at the party; she made no effort to be friendly to people.
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