made an effort
Put in work
Made an effort means tried or attempted something, usually implying conscious exertion or determination.
The phrase often suggests the attempt mattered more than the outcome: At least she made an effort to be polite.
It can also imply the attempt fell short: He made an effort, but it wasn't enough.
- triedMade an attempt
- struggledExerted with difficulty
- stroveTried with great effort
- endeavoredTried with determination
- attemptedTried but unconfirmed success
gave it a shot · toiled · put in work · worked · labored · exerted · pushed · went the extra mile · buckled down · knuckled down · sought · persevered · burned the midnight oil · strain · essay · cooperate · contribute · focus
made an effortgave up
Abandoned an attempt
slacked off · quit · stood by · coasted · loafed
made an effortgave up
Abandoned an attempt
threw in the towel · quit · surrendered · couldn't be bothered · walked away
made, making, maker, makers, unmade, remake, remade, remaking, makeshift