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deliberate effort
/dɪˈlɪbərɪt ˈɛfɜːt/
conscious and intentional action
She made a deliberate effort to improve her communication skills.
She consciously and intentionally worked on improving her communication skills.
general
Conscious and intentional action taken to achieve a specific goal or outcome.
He made a deliberate effort to learn a new language every year.
He intentionally worked on learning a new language annually.
The team put in deliberate effort to meet the project deadline.
The team consciously worked hard to complete the project on time.
This phrase emphasizes the intentionality and focus behind an action.
Collocations
deliberate effort toconscious attempt tomake a deliberate effortintentionally work on
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Professional Contexts
In professional settings, this phrase is often used to describe intentional steps taken to achieve goals, such as 'making a deliberate effort to improve productivity.'
Gold Rule
Intentionality
Always use this phrase when referring to actions that are planned and executed with clear intent.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'deliberate' (carefully considered) and 'effort' (attempt or exertion), emphasizing intentional action.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to describe actions that are planned and executed with clear intent, often in personal or professional contexts.
Word Breakdown
deliberate
carefully considered
adjectiveeffort
attempt or exertion
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