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making an effort

making an effort is the present participle and gerund 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 making an effort

What is making an effort the present participle and gerund of?
Making an effort is the present participle and gerund of make an effort.

Words near making an effort in the dictionary

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

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