Collocation
make an effort
to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
Definition
'make an effort' is a common English collocation. to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
make + an effort (+ to-infinitive)
“I always make an effort to arrive on time.”
Examples
- She made an effort to remember everyone’s names at the meeting.
- We need to make an effort to eat healthier during the week.
- He is making an effort to be more patient with his kids.
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- They made an effort not to interrupt each other during the discussion.
- If you make an effort, you will improve faster than you think.
- I appreciate that you made an effort to come all this way.
- Despite the long delay, the staff made an effort to keep passengers informed.
- To rebuild trust, the company must make an effort to communicate transparently.
More verb + noun phrases
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with
- make a call to telephone someone or to place a phone call