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makes an effort

makes an effort is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make an effort.

Meaning of make an effort

Verb

make an effort (third-person singular simple present makes an effort, present participle making an effort, simple past and past participle made an effort)

  1. To try; to work towards a goal.
    Synonyms:
    take pains

Questions about makes an effort

What is makes an effort the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Makes an effort is the third-person singular simple present indicative of make an effort.

Words near makes an effort in the dictionary

  1. makes all the difference
  2. makes all the running
  3. makes amends
  4. makes an appearance
  5. makes an ass of
  6. makes an effort
  7. makes an entrance
  8. makes an errand
  9. makes an example of
  10. makes an exception
  11. makes an exhibition of oneself

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