makes an effort
Puts in work
Makes an effort means to try, especially when the task requires will or exertion.
The phrase often implies conscious intention rather than passive hope: She makes an effort to call her mother every week.
It can suggest the attempt matters regardless of outcome: At least he makes an effort.
To not even make an effort is to fail to try at all.
- attemptEffort to accomplish
- striveMake sustained effort
- workEffort toward a goal
- persevereContinue despite obstacles
- aimsPurposes or targets
seeks · try · apply oneself · endeavor · buckle down · knuckles down · bears down · determination · toil · give it a go · endeavours · exertion · strives · labor · push · goes the extra mile · hustle · dig deep
makes an effortidles
Passes time uselessly
coasts · sits back · slacks off · sits on one's hands · lounges
makes an effortgives up
Ceases effort or resistance
quits · throws in the towel · surrenders · throws in the sponge · calls it quits
makes an effortcouldn't care less
Complete absence of concern
can't be bothered · slacks off · neglects · ignores · disregards
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