"To make an effort" means to try hard to achieve or accomplish something, often requiring physical or mental energy. It implies a conscious and determined attempt to overcome obstacles or difficulties in order to succeed or contribute, as in the phrase, "She made an effort to help."
Translations
esforzarse
inspanningen doen
esforçar-se
faire un effort
sich bemühen
Etymology
The phrase "to make an effort" combines the verb "make," meaning to create or perform, with the noun "effort," derived from the Old French "esfort," meaning exertion or strength. "Effort" itself stems from the Latin "exfortis," where "ex-" means out and "fortis" means strong. Did you know? The phrase highlights the idea of producing strength or exertion outwardly to achieve something.
