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Compilation of 50+ best collocations with Effort

Effort is a common noun in English. So, what are the popular collocations with Effort that are used in daily conversations? Let's explore the list of the most common collocations with Effort below!

50+ most common collocations with Effort in English

I. What is Effort?

In English, "Effort" is pronounced as /ˈef.ɚt/ and functions as a noun, meaning: physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, or an attempt to do something. For example:

It took years to write the book, but it was worth the effort.
The new system has been introduced in an effort to improve customer care.

II. Compilation of common collocations with Effort

To help you learn collocations with Effort effectively and easily, PREP has compiled over 50 collocations with Effort, along with specific examples for each case. Take a look now!

No.	Collocations with Effort	Example
1	Advocacy effort /ˈædvekesi ˈɛfart/	Advocacy efforts focus on protecting the conditions that promote a successful research environment.
2	All-out effort /ˌɔːlˈaʊt ˈɛfart/	We made an all-out effort to get the project finished on time.
3	Ambitious effort /æmˈbɪʃəs ˈɛfart/	Take the case of the Bhoomi Project, an ambitious effort by the southern Indian state, making them more accessible.
4	Apparent effort /əˈpærənt ˈɛfərt/	A natural-born leader who brings out the best in everyone without any apparent effort.
5	Best effort /bɛst ˈɛfərt/	It's not that you shouldn't make the best effort, always to be as precise as possible.
6	Charitable effort /ˈtʃærɪtəbl ˈɛfərt/	On the whole, the working class is not fond of charitable effort.
7	Cleanup effort /ˈkliːnʌp ˈɛfart/	The cleanup effort was delayed for a few days by some technical snags and equipment problems.
8	Collaborative effort /kəˈlæbərətɪv ˈɛfərt/	The presentation was a collaborative effort by all the children in the class.
9	Collective effort /kəˈlɛktɪv ˈɛfart/	As a result of collective effort, the difficult situation changed into a favorable one.
10	Combined effort /kəmˈbaɪnd ˈɛfart/	The web may be a combined effort of social cobweb spiders.
11	Concentrated effort /ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪtɪd ˈɛfərt/	Alex made a concentrated effort to improve his work.
12	Concerted effort /kənˈsɜːtɪd ˈɛfərt/	Robert's making a concerted effort to improve his appearance.
13	Conscious effort /ˈkɒnʃəs ˈɛfərt/	We have made a conscious effort to devolve responsibility.
14	Conservation effort /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən ˈɛfərt/	Scientists announced the historic advance yesterday in a conservation effort that has taken years and spanned continents.
15	Considerable effort /kənˈsɪderəbl ˈɛfərt/	Attracting tourists to the area is going to take considerable effort.
16	Continued effort /kənˈtɪnjud ˈɛfərt/	Despite setbacks, she continued her effort to learn piano.
17	Continuing effort /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ ˈɛfart/	His continuing effort to improve his writing skills paid off.
18	Continuous effort /kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈɛfərt/	Success in language learning requires continuous effort.
19	Cooperative effort /koʊˈɑperətɪv ˈɛfərt/	The project's success was the result of a cooperative effort among team members.
20	Coordinated effort /koʊˈɔrdɪˌneɪtɪd ˈɛfərt/	The rescue operation involved a coordinated effort between various agencies.
21	Defensive effort /dɪˈfɛnsɪv ˈɛfərt/	The team put up a strong defensive effort to protect their leads.
22	Deliberate effort /dɪˈlɪbərɪt ˈɛfərt/	With deliberate effort, she honed her public speaking skills.
23	Desperate effort /ˈdɛspərɪt ˈɛfart/	In a desperate effort to catch the train, he sprinted through the station.
24	Determined effort /dɪˈtɜrmɪnd ˈɛfərt/	With a determined effort, she completed the marathon despite the rain.
25	Diplomatic effort /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk ˈɛfərt/	Diplomatic efforts were made to resolve the conflict peacefully.
26	A duplication of effort /ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃən ʌv ˈɛfərt/	The two departments were unknowingly engaged in a duplication of effort.
27	Enforcement effort /ɪnˈfɔrsmənt ˈɛfərt/	The government increased enforcement efforts to fight illegal fishing.
28	Enormous effort /ɪˈnɔrməs ˈɛfart/	Launching a successful startup requires enormous effort and dedication.
29	Eradication effort /ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən ˈɛfart/	The country launched an eradication effort to eliminate the spread of malaria.
30	Extensive effort /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv ˈɛfart/	The research required extensive effort but yielded groundbreaking results.

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III. Exercises on collocations with Effort

To further understand collocations with Effort, let's complete the following exercises together, provided by PREP.

Exercise: Choose the correct answer

His research and _____ focused on access to medicines in developing countries, health and human rights.
1. Minimal effort
2. Collective efforts
3. Advocacy efforts
We are thus making an _____ to increase our production.
1. All-out effort
2. Cleanup effort
3. Advocacy efforts
This project is a _____ between various departments of the company.
1. Collaborative efforts
2. Wasted effort
3. Tireless effort
Solving this problem requires a _____ from everyone in the team.
1. Collective efforts
2. Solo effort
3. Recovery effort
We achieved success through the _____ of the whole group.
1. Combined effort
2. Solo effort
3. Minimal effort

Answer:

1 - C

2 - A

3 - A

4 - A

5 - A

After finishing reading the article, don't forget to take notes on important collocations with Effort and regularly review your knowledge through the exercises. Wishing you success!

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