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made efforts vs made an effort

Both 'made efforts' and 'made an effort' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Made efforts' is used when referring to multiple attempts or actions that were taken to achieve something, while 'made an effort' is used when emphasizing a single attempt or action.
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made efforts

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to multiple attempts or actions made to achieve something.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has put in multiple efforts or attempts to accomplish a task or goal.

Examples:

  • She made efforts to improve her grades by studying harder.
  • The team made efforts to win the championship by practicing every day.
  • He made efforts to repair the broken relationship with his friend.
  • Sep 28, 2022 ... FEMA's CRAG made efforts to address inequities experienced in minority and disadvantaged communities concerning locations of CVCs. FEMA also ...
  • Sep 6, 2023 ... and made efforts to ensure that Fannie Mae complied with the SD.1. FHFA Engaged in Active Oversight of the Committee. We determined that FHFA ...
  • Feb 7, 2020 ... Has anyone made efforts to locate the Thargoid home world? Thread starter Sophokles Logimo; Start date Feb 7, 2020 · 1 · 2 · Next. 1 of 2. Go to ...
  • Apr 24, 2021 ... The Soviet Union ever made efforts to make or promote popular or folk music of its people, either inside or outside its borders?
  • Oct 28, 2024 ... Northwest Arkansas girls, others from area made efforts to help hurricane victims. Today at 6:02 a.m.. by Lynn Kutter , Annette Beard , Ron ...
  • Aug 19, 2024 ... Like who heard/read the word “fuck” for the first time, decided they didn't like it, and made efforts to suppress its usage? Other. Upvote
  • ... News feed; / Wiltshire Police has made efforts to improve, but ... Police Forces: search news and publications. Wiltshire. Published on: 15 August 2024 ...
  • Aug 28, 2024 ... In my early days as an actor, I made efforts to be likeable. Not just as an artist for his audience, but for the people I worked with too.
  • Sep 9, 2018 ... I made efforts for someone who didn't deserve them. I feel so guilty now, regret is killing me. What should I do? All related (42). Recommended.

Alternatives:

  • put in efforts
  • exerted efforts
  • made attempts
  • tried hard
  • strived

made an effort

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when emphasizing a single attempt or action made to achieve something.

This phrase is used to highlight a specific effort or attempt that someone has made towards a task or goal.

Examples:

  • She made an effort to finish the project before the deadline.
  • He made an effort to learn a new language by practicing every day.
  • The company made an effort to reduce its carbon footprint.
  • Jun 9, 2024 ... One of my buddies that I play with is complete shit and he routinely gets “made an effort”, “ran around” and “participated.” It's fucking ...
  • I See You Made an Effort: Compliments, Indignities, and Survival Stories from the Edge of 50 [Gurwitch, Annabelle] on Amazon.com.
  • Sep 5, 2023 ... 4086 likes, 157 comments - windstedt on September 5, 2023: "10km under 40min! ✌️ Made an effort and trained hard this summer to make ...
  • Sep 7, 2023 ... I'm going with yes, he “made an effort” for two reasons: Gabriel strikes me as the kind of Angel who, if male-presenting in his human form ...
  • May 23, 2020 ... The first time I've made an effort in at least 2 months! a little sneak peek of what The Classic Rock Show have got coming up any ...
  • Feb 26, 2021 ... This pregnancy, I've made an effort to really prepare myself - to strengthen myself emotionally for welcoming our son into the world while ...
  • Oct 17, 2024 ... “He made an effort, he spoke to everyone. He was brilliant.” - @noholdenback and @jkjasonking remember Liam Payne at his best.. more.
  • Oct 17, 2014 ... I love funny books, and I just found a great one called, I See You Made An Effort – Compliments, Indignities, and Survival Stories from the ...
  • Aug 1, 2017 ... it's been so long since ive made an effort to not look like a troll in a hole.. that ive literally forgotten how to take a decent selfie.

Alternatives:

  • made a try
  • attempted
  • put in an effort
  • struggled
  • endeavored

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