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Synonyms for effort

• application
• elbow grease
• blood, sweat, and tears
• achievement
• performance
• accomplishment

the use of energy to do something

A difficult or tedious undertaking, a trying to do or make something, something completed or attained successfully.

• acquirement
• acquisition

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Related words.

• contribution
• squeeze play
• takeover attempt

use of physical or mental energy

• least effort
• least resistance
• physical exercise
• physical exertion
• supererogation
• overexertion

a notable achievement

• tour de force

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

• ad campaign
• advertising campaign
• anti-war movement
• charm campaign
• consumerism
• campaigning
• candidature
• electioneering
• political campaign
• fund-raising campaign
• fund-raising drive
• fund-raising effort
• feminist movement
• women's lib
• women's liberation movement
• gay liberation movement
• youth crusade
• youth movement
• efferent neuron
• effervescence
• effervescent
• effervescing
• efficacious
• efficaciously
• efficaciousness
• efficiency apartment
• efficiency engineer
• efficiency expert
• efficiently
• efflorescence
• efflorescent
• effortfulness
• effortlessness
• effusiveness
• Efrem Zimbalist
• Egadi Islands
• egalitarian
• egalitarianism
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Synonyms for effort

• achievement
• accomplishment
• application
• elbow grease
• old college try
• undertaking

Définition of effort

• late 15c., from Middle French effort , noun of action from Old French esforz "force, impetuosity, strength, power," back-formation from esforcier "force out, exert oneself," from Vulgar Latin *exfortiare "to show strength" (source of Italian sforza ), from Latin ex- "out" (see ex-) + Latin fortis "strong" (see fort).
• Effort is only effort when it begins to hurt. [Ortega y Gasset, 1949]
• Related: Efforts .
• noun work, exertion
• Making an effort to rise, he seemed surprised at his own weakness.
• Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
• The effort to make them "disgorge" is as continual as it is noisy, and, as a rule, futile.
• Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams
• The young girl shrank from the effort, but the elder lady was inflexible.
• Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
• The principle involved in this effort is that of conservation.
• Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
• To that effort I pledge all my strength and every power of my office.
• He felt his own fist tingle as he returned the effort with interest.
• Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
• Yet the effort she made, and with success, to restrain the show of her anger, was far from slight.
• Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
• There is nothing about the earth-life to make it the only phase of effort and probation.
• Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
• I made every effort to get relieved from this odious work, but without avail.
• Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
• It was not the first time he had known of such an effort on her part to supply him with food.
• Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Antonyms for effort

• destruction
• entertainment
• incompetence
• unemployment

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Other forms: efforts

Effort has to do with how much work you're putting into something. A great achievement can also be considered a great effort .

Effort has to do with how hard you're trying. If something is easy, it doesn't take much effort. If it's hard, it takes a lot of effort. Effort is about trying to get something done, even if it doesn't always work out. In sports, coaches don't like losing, but they really hate it when the players aren't giving much effort. There are also large scale, collective efforts, like the effort to cure cancer.

• noun use of physical or mental energy; hard work “he got an A for effort ” synonyms: elbow grease , exertion , sweat , travail see more see less types: show 31 types... hide 31 types... struggle strenuous effort difficulty , trouble an effort that is inconvenient least effort , least resistance the least effortful way to do something strain , straining an intense or violent exertion exercise , exercising , physical exercise , physical exertion , workout the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit pull a sustained effort application , diligence a diligent effort overkill any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal supererogation an effort above and beyond the call of duty overexertion excessive exertion; so much exertion that discomfort or injury results detrition , friction , rubbing effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure attrition the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction cardiopulmonary exercise exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system gymnastic exercise (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus) kick up raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand grapple , grappling , hand-to-hand struggle , wrestle , wrestling the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat the devil something difficult or awkward to do or deal with tsuris (Yiddish) aggravating trouble exercise set , set several exercises intended to be done in series anaerobic exercise , bodybuilding , muscle building , musclebuilding exercise that builds muscles through tension calisthenics , callisthenics light exercises designed to promote general fitness isometric exercise , isometrics muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change) isotonic exercise exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change) Kegel exercises , pubococcygeus exercises exercises for women designed to improve the ability to hold urine stretch , stretching exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent arm exercise exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles back exercise exercise designed to strengthen the back muscles leg exercise exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles neck exercise exercise designed to strengthen the neck muscles stomach exercise , tummy crunch an exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles yoga a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind type of: labor , labour , toil productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
• noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something “made an effort to cover all the reading material” synonyms: attempt , endeavor , endeavour , try see more see less types: show 39 types... hide 39 types... batting (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base best the supreme effort one can make worst the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of bid , play an attempt to get something crack , fling , go , offer , pass , whirl a usually brief attempt essay a tentative attempt foray an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) contribution , part , share the part played by a person in bringing about a result liberation the attempt to achieve equal rights or status mug's game a futile or unprofitable endeavor power play , squeeze , squeeze play an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power seeking an attempt to acquire or gain something shot , stab informal words for any attempt or effort shot an attempt to score in a game nisus , pains , strain , striving an effortful attempt to attain a goal battle , struggle an energetic attempt to achieve something takeover attempt an attempt to take control of a corporation run , test , trial the act of testing something test , trial the act of undergoing testing basketball shot throwing the basketball toward the hoop bear hug a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest proxy fight a measure used by an acquirer to gain control of a takeover target; acquirer tries to persuade other shareholders that the management of the target should be replaced end the part you are expected to play duel any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) scramble , scuffle an unceremonious and disorganized struggle assay a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc. clinical test , clinical trial a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use double blind a test procedure in which the identity of those receiving the intervention is concealed from both the administrators and the subjects until after the test is completed; designed to reduce or eliminate bias in the results preclinical phase , preclinical test , preclinical trial a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial audition , tryout a test of the suitability of a performer field trial a test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving fitting , try-on , trying on putting clothes on to see whether they fit MOT , MOT test , Ministry of Transportation test a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes pilot program , pilot project activity planned as a test or trial jehad , jihad a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal slapshot a fast shot made with a short powerful swing of the hockey stick headshot an attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head Snellen test a test of visual acuity using a Snellen chart joust , tilt a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances type of: activity any specific behavior
• noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end “contributed to the war effort ” synonyms: campaign , cause , crusade , drive , movement see more see less types: show 18 types... hide 18 types... ad blitz , ad campaign , advertising campaign an organized program of advertisements anti-war movement a campaign against entering or continuing a war charm campaign a campaign of flattery and friendliness (by a company, politician, etc.) to become more popular and gain support consumerism a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers campaigning , candidacy , candidature , electioneering , political campaign the campaign of a candidate to be elected fund-raising campaign , fund-raising drive , fund-raising effort a campaign to raise money for some cause feminism , feminist movement , women's lib , women's liberation movement the movement aimed at equal rights for women gay lib , gay liberation movement the movement aimed at liberating homosexuals from legal or social or economic oppression lost cause a defeated cause or a cause for which defeat is inevitable reform a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices war a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious youth crusade , youth movement political or religious or social reform movement or agitation consisting chiefly of young people front-porch campaign , front-porch campaigning a campaign in which the candidate makes speeches but does not travel hustings the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making) whispering campaign the organized dissemination of derogatory rumors designed to discredit a candidate stumping campaigning for something by making political speeches (stump speeches) sales campaign an advertising campaign intended to promote sales public-relations campaign an advertising campaign intended to improve public relations type of: venture any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
• noun a notable achievement “the book was her finest effort ” synonyms: exploit , feat see more see less types: show 8 types... hide 8 types... derring-do brave and heroic feats hit (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball) rally , rallying the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort stunt a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention tour de force a masterly or brilliant feat base hit , safety (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely Russian roulette a stunt in which you spin the cylinder of a revolver that is loaded with only one bullet and then point the muzzle at your head and pull the trigger acrobatic feat , acrobatic stunt a stunt performed by an acrobat type of: accomplishment , achievement the action of accomplishing something

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Thesaurus Definition of efforts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expenditures
• elbow grease

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inactivities
• quiescences

Thesaurus Entries Near efforts

effortlessly

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Make an effort synonyms

What is another word for make an effort .

• strive try, attempt to achieve something
• attempt try
• seek try, attempt to achieve something

• try attempt to achieve something, take the trouble
• venture attempt to achieve something, try
• undertake attempt
• aspire attempt
• struggle attempt
• aim undertake, attempt
• exert oneself take the trouble, attempt
• exert get up and going
• have a go have a bash
• have a crack have a bash
• have a shot have a bash
• have a stab have a bash
• take pains take the trouble
• make an attempt
• have a go at
• knock oneself out
• rouse get up and going

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• make every effort

verb as in strive

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Weak matches

• bend over backward
• break one's neck
• do one's best
• do one's utmost
• go for broke
• go for the jugular
• go the limit
• knock oneself out
• leave no stone unturned

verb as in struggle

• bend over backwards
• break one's back
• exert oneself
• give it one's best shot
• give the old college try
• have one's nose to grindstone
• take a crack
• take a stab
• try one's hardest
• work like a dog

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What is another word for essay ?

Synonyms for essay ˈɛs eɪ or, for 3,5 , ɛˈseɪ; ɛˈseɪ es·say, this thesaurus page includes all potential synonyms, words with the same meaning and similar terms for the word essay ., english synonyms and antonyms rate these synonyms: 2.7 / 3 votes.

To attempt is to take action somewhat experimentally with the hope and purpose of accomplishing a certain result; to endeavor is to attempt strenuously and with firm and enduring purpose. To attempt expresses a single act; to endeavor , a continuous exertion; we say I will endeavor (not I will attempt ) while I live. To attempt is with the view of accomplishing; to essay , with a view of testing our own powers. To undertake is to accept or take upon oneself as an obligation, as some business, labor, or trust; the word often implies complete assurance of success; as, I will undertake to produce the witness. To strive suggests little of the result, much of toil, strain, and contest, in seeking it; I will strive to fulfil your wishes, i. e. , I will spare no labor and exertion to do it. Try is the most comprehensive of these words. The original idea of testing or experimenting is not thought of when a man says "I will try ." To attempt suggests giving up, if the thing is not accomplished at a stroke; to try implies using other means and studying out other ways if not at first successful. Endeavor is more mild and formal; the pilot in the burning pilot-house does not say "I will endeavor " or "I will attempt to hold the ship to her course," but "I'll try , sir!"

Synonyms: attempt , endeavor , endeavor , strive , try , undertake

Antonyms: abandon , dismiss , drop , give up , let go , neglect , omit , overlook , pass by , throw away , throw over , throw up

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an analytic or interpretive literary composition

a tentative attempt

try, seek, attempt, essay, assay verb

make an effort or attempt

"He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"

Synonyms: attempt , examine , search , stress , adjudicate , strain , seek , look for , assay , try out , try , prove , test , try on , taste , hear , set about , undertake , sample , judge , render

test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay verb

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

"This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

Synonyms: audition , rise , analyze , leaven , try , sample , show , testify , establish , test , evidence , try out , study , examine , see , seek , try on , probe , quiz , attempt , raise , adjudicate , render , prove , shew , judge , screen , taste , turn out , demonstrate , turn up , experiment , strain , analyse , stress , hear , canvass , assay , canvas , bear witness

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piece of writing

write an essay of a students

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Synonyms: attempt , try , endeavor

Synonyms: attempt , trial , endeavor , effort , struggle , aim

Synonyms: tract , dissertation , treatise , disquisition , brief discourse

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Synonyms: dissertation , article , disquisition , thesis , attempt , effort , trial

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List of paraphrases for "essay":

dissertation , test , trial , drafting , composition , testing

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William Barr :

The fact of the matter is that, in waging a scorched earth, no-holds-barred war of ‘Resistance’ against this Administration, it is the Left that is engaged in the systematic shredding of norms and the undermining of the rule of law. This highlights a basic disadvantage that conservatives have always had in contesting the political issues of the day. It was adverted to by the old, curmudgeonly Federalist, Fisher Ames, in an essay during the early years of the Republic.

Lee Drake :

A bad grade is only one letter in the Essay of life.

Camp Gyno ' :

Camp Gyno ''s clearly got a nickname for life. It'll probably be the beginning of Camp Gyno ' college essay as well, camp Gyno ''s embraced it, but Camp Gyno ''s moved on.

Laura Bush :

I was shocked, george had never even looked at art…he read Churchill’s little essay ‘Painting as a Pastime,’ and at the same time he got an app on his iPad where he could draw stick figures; when he was on the road he’d draw himself at a podium giving a speech, sending it to me, and somehow he started thinking about becoming a painter.

Zeke Smith :

We started having conversations all the way back in Fiji nine months ago about the care with which this episode was going to be handled, i came to Jeff [Probst] and asked if I could write a personal essay about what happened and he immediately said yes.

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85 Heartfelt "Thank You" Messages and Words of Appreciation

A handwritten note is so much more meaningful than a generic store-bought card.

Thank you messages for gifts

Thank you messages for wedding presents, birthday thank you messages, graduation thank you messages, thank you messages for help given.

Saying "thank you" in person is a great way to show your appreciation, but taking the time to sit down and write a thoughtful handwritten "thank you" note can express your gratitude in a more meaningful way.

While the etiquette is clear on the necessity of thank you cards, what goes inside can be a bit trickier. Sure, you can always buy a pre-written card at any store, with the sentiment still being very sweet, but a personalized "thank you" message really goes the extra mile to show someone you cherish their effort, time and ultimately, their sweet gesture.

What is the best thank you message?

While the best message to write in any kind of card is always a personalized one, we all need a little inspiration sometimes. Start with some of these sentiments, and then add an element that makes it your own.

Maybe that's a memory you share from the party where you received a gift, an inside joke from a vacation you went on together, or how you plan to use a monetary gift. Whatever it is, don't forget to seal it with love. And while it's best to send thank-you cards as soon as you can after a birthday, wedding, special event or meaningful favor, there's no expiration date on gratitude. Whenever you get to it, they'll appreciate the thought.

• I couldn't have picked out a better gift for myself if I tried.
• I am touched you remembered me.
• Your gift really made me smile.
• I'll think of you every time I use your gift.
• Every time I look at your gift, I'll think of our friendship.
• You didn't have to, but I'm sure glad you did!
• Your presence is my present, but I love this one too. Thank you!
• Thank you for the meaningful present.
• How did you know your gift was just what I needed?
• Receiving your thoughtful present really made my day.
• You know me so well! Thanks for the gift.
• You're the best gift I could ask for, but this one is pretty great too.
• I'll cherish your present always, just like I will our relationship.
• You hit it out of the park again, slugger!
• Finding your present in my mailbox meant so much. Thanks!
• Grateful AF.
• You're so sweet, and so is this gift.

• Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us.
• We're so appreciative to have friends/family like you!
• We can't wait to use [insert gift] in our lives together.
• We appreciate the miles traveled to attend our celebration, and can't thank you enough for being here. It means the world to us.
• We appreciate you coming to celebrate with us.
• Thank you for being a part of our special day.
• Our wedding was so special, and your presence made it even better.
• Thank you for helping us start our life together.
• Your generosity is only outdone by your kindness. Thank you.
• We are so touched by your generous gift.
• We're blessed to have friends like you who are really family.
• We knew you were a great friend, but we didn't realize you were a dancing queen!
• Thank you for making the trip to celebrate our wedding. We appreciate it.
• It means so much that you welcomed me into the family with open arms. Thank you.
• Your marriage is truly #goals for us! Thanks for being such a great example.
• We appreciate all of the time and effort you put in to make our wedding such a success.
• Thank you for being a bridesmaid — hope I wasn't too much of a bridezilla!
• I'd have been lost up there without you. Thanks for being my groomsman.
• Thanks for being you so we could be us.

• Thank you for thinking of me on my special day.
• Another year older, another year wiser, another year I'm so grateful for you.
• Thank you for making my birthday so special!
• Thank you for making me feel so loved on my birthday!
• Getting older is a pleasure with you by my side.
• I'm overwhelmed with love and gratitude for all the birthday wishes. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
• You really bring the party! Thanks for dancing the night away.
• Thanks for the best birthday gift ever — of always being older than me.
• Waking up to your birthday text made my whole day.
• Your birthday messages made me feel like royalty. Thanks!
• People like you make every year special.
• I'm so blessed we could spend my special day together. Thanks for being there.
• It means the world that you took the time out of your busy schedule to spend some time with me. Thank you!
• Thanks for being one of the people who knew me when (and for sticking around all these years!)
• You made what can be a tough day so much lighter. Thank you.
• If I have to get older, at least I can spend more time with people like you.

• I'm thankful to have you in my corner as I take this next step.
• I wouldn't be where I am without your help along the way.
• Thank you for being such a great friend and mentor to me. It means a lot.
• Thanks for the thoughtful gift to help start me on my next phase of life.
• I wouldn't have made it this far without you. Thank you for your support.
• It means so much that you were there to celebrate my graduation.
• Seeing you in the crowd made graduating that much sweeter. Thanks for being there!
• You've always been one of my biggest cheerleaders. Thank you for your support.
• I believe in myself because you believed in me first. Thank you.
• Thanks for celebrating this achievement with me.
• Thank you for being the teacher who made me want to come to class.
• I never thought I'd like math/science/English/gym, but you made it fun. Thanks for all you do!
• It's teachers like you who make school a blast. Thanks for all of your hard work for students like me!
• Thank you for being there as I start my next chapter.
• Going off to college is a big step, but you helped me feel ready.
• Thanks for always believing in me.
• It's such a gift that you've always been there for my milestones, and especially this one.

• I am so grateful for your generosity and willingness to lend a hand. You've made a positive impact on my life.
• I don't know where we'd be without you. Thank you for your help.
• Thank you for being my rock.
• You're my port in a storm. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
• Thanks for always putting up with me. It means more than you know.
• You showed up just when I needed a shoulder to lean on, and it means so much to me.
• There aren't enough words to express what your support means.
• Thank you for always being the person I can count on.
• I am so blessed to have you in my life!
• Thank you for always being the first to show up and the last to leave.
• You're the peanut butter to my jelly.
• You always lift me up when I'm down.
• Thank you for coming through on such short notice. You're a lifesaver.
• I love you and am so thankful for you.
• How can I ever thank you enough? This is a start.
• Everything turned out perfectly, thanks to your help.

Lizz (she/her) is a senior editor at Good Housekeeping , where she runs the GH Book Club, edits essays and long-form features and writes about pets, books and lifestyle topics. A journalist for almost two decades, she is the author of Biography of a Body and Buffalo Steel. She also teaches journalism as an adjunct professor at New York University's School of Professional Studies and creative nonfiction at the Muse Writing Center, and coaches with the New York Writing Room. 

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