Synonyms for make an effort

Most common

try · trouble · take pains

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To try; to work towards a goal.

Example sentences

• try The wholesalers might try to back out of the deal.
• trouble The word processor will save you a lot of trouble.

By length

3 letters

try¹

7 letters

trouble²

8 letters

endeavor³

9 letters

endeavour³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (trouble² = 2 syllables).