Collocation
make an effort
Definition
to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
'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 + verb)
“I’m going to make an effort to be on time this week.”
Examples
- Please _____ an effort to listen without interrupting.
- I’m trying to _____ an effort to eat more vegetables.
- She _____ an effort to remember everyone’s names at the meeting.
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- We should _____ an effort to visit them more often.
- He hasn’t _____ an effort to apologize since the argument.
- If you _____ an effort, you’ll see progress within a month.
- They’re _____ an effort to reduce waste across the company.
- More effort needs to be _____ if we want to meet the deadline.
- I really appreciate you _____ an effort to come, even though you’re busy.