| accomplish |
to succeed in doing or finishing, esp. something that requires effort. [1/3 definitions] |
| actively |
in a way that involves making an effort, taking action, or participating; not passively. |
| agonize |
to expend great mental or physical effort, often with anxiety. [1/4 definitions] |
| all |
one's complete interest, effort, or property. [1/12 definitions] |
| ambitious |
requiring great effort in order to be realized. [1/2 definitions] |
| application |
diligent effort. [1/6 definitions] |
| apply |
to use with diligent effort. [1/6 definitions] |
| arm-twisting |
(informal) the use of unrelenting or unethical pressure in an effort to persuade someone to do something. |
| at all costs |
regardless of the effort or sacrifice necessary. |
| attain |
to achieve through effort. [1/3 definitions] |
| attempt |
an effort put forth in order to achieve or accomplish an end. [1/3 definitions] |
| automated |
controlled or carried using mechanical or electronic devices rather than with the effort of humans. |
| avoid |
to keep away from or keep from happening, esp. by active effort. [1/2 definitions] |
| backbreaking |
requiring exceptional physical effort; exhausting. |
| bend over backward |
to try very hard; make a great effort. |
| bend over backwards |
to try very hard; make a great effort. |
| best |
one's finest performance, effort, functioning, or behavior. [1/11 definitions] |
| between |
by the shared effort or ownership of two people. [1/6 definitions] |
| bionic |
(informal) capable of superhuman effort or endurance through, or as if through, the aid of such devices. [1/3 definitions] |
| bite the bullet |
to endure the pain or difficulty of voluntarily forced effort, or the unpleasantness of a situation forced upon one. |
| blarney |
skillful or smooth talk, often with some deceit and in an effort to gain favor from the listener. [1/2 definitions] |