effort

donkeywork

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noun

the boring or laborious part of a job; drudgery.

supervisors who get a research student to do the donkey work

work,effort,endeavour,toil,labour,exertion,graft,the sweat of one’s brow,drudgery,slog,yakka

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diligence

ˈdɪlɪdʒ(ə)ns

noun

careful and persistent work or effort.

few party members challenge his diligence as an MP

conscientiousness,assiduousness,assiduity,industriousness,rigour,rigorousness,punctiliousness,meticulousness,carefulness,thoroughness,sedulousness,attentiveness,heedfulness,earnestness,intentness,studiousness,constancy,perseverance,persistence,tenacity,pertinacity,zeal,zealousness,dedication,commitment,tirelessness,indefatigability,doggedness,industry,hard work,application,effort,concentration,care,attention,laboriousness,continuance,perseveration

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deeds

diːd

noun

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously.

doing good deeds

act,action,activity,feat,exploit,performance,achievement,accomplishment,attainment,endeavour,effort,undertaking,enterprise

verb

convey or transfer (property or rights) by legal deed.

they deeded their property to their children

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deed

diːd

noun

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously.

doing good deeds

act,action,activity,feat,exploit,performance,achievement,accomplishment,attainment,endeavour,effort,undertaking,enterprise

verb

convey or transfer (property or rights) by legal deed.

they deeded their property to their children

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dedication

dɛdɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n

noun

the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose.

his dedication to his duties

commitment,wholeheartedness,single-mindedness,enthusiasm,zeal,application,diligence,industry,assiduity,resolve,resoluteness,purposefulness,conscientiousness,perseverance,persistence,tenacity,doggedness,drive,staying power,backbone,sedulousness,hard work,effort,labour,striving,devotion,devotedness,loyalty,faithfulness,adherence,allegiance,constancy,staunchness

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cares

kɛː

noun

serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk.

he planned his departure with great care

caution,carefulness,wariness,awareness,heedfulness,heed,attention,attentiveness,alertness,watchfulness,vigilance,circumspection,prudence,guardedness,observance,discretion,judiciousness,forethought,thought,regard,mindfulness,conscientiousness,painstakingness,pains,effort,meticulousness,punctiliousness,fastidiousness,accuracy,precision

verb

feel concern or interest; attach importance to something.

they don’t care about human life

be concerned,worry (oneself),trouble oneself,bother,mind,concern oneself with,be interested in,interest oneself in,trouble oneself with,have regard for,burden oneself with,give a damn,give a hoot,give a rap,give a hang,give a tinker’s curse/damn,give a monkey’s,lose sleep over,get worked up

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campaigns

kamˈpeɪn

noun

an organized course of action to achieve a goal.

the campaign for a full inquiry into the regime

crusade,drive,push,effort,struggle,move,movement,operation,manoeuvre,course of action,strategy,set of tactics,battle plan,battle,war

verb

work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal, typically a political or social one.

people who campaigned against child labour

crusade,fight,battle,work,push,press,strive,struggle,agitate,promote,advocate,champion,speak for,lobby for,propagandize

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campaign

kamˈpeɪn

noun

an organized course of action to achieve a goal.

the campaign for a full inquiry into the regime

crusade,drive,push,effort,struggle,move,movement,operation,manoeuvre,course of action,strategy,set of tactics,battle plan,battle,war

verb

work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal, typically a political or social one.

people who campaigned against child labour

crusade,fight,battle,work,push,press,strive,struggle,agitate,promote,advocate,champion,speak for,lobby for,propagandize

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aerobics

/əˈroʊbɪks/
/ɛˈroʊbɪks/

plural noun

Vigorous exercises, such as swimming or walking, designed to strengthen the heart and lungs.

The gym offers yoga therapy, aerobics and callisthenics separately for men and women.

physical activity,movement,exertion,effort,work

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actions

/ˈakʃ(ə)n/

noun

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

ending child labour will require action on many levels

steps,measures,activity,movement,work,working,effort,exertion,operation

verb

Take action on; deal with.

your request will be actioned

deal with,attend to,see to,sort out,handle,take care of,action,organize,manage

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action

/ˈækʃ(ə)n/

noun

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

he vowed to take tougher action against persistent offenders

steps,measures,activity,movement,work,working,effort,exertion,operation

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accomplishments

/əˈkʌmplɪʃm(ə)nt/

noun

Something that has been achieved successfully.

the reduction of inflation was a remarkable accomplishment

achievement,act,deed,exercise,exploit,performance,attainment,effort,feat,manoeuvre,operation,move,stunt,stratagem,coup,master stroke,stroke of genius,triumph

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accomplishment

/əˈkɑmplɪʃmənt/

noun

Something that has been achieved successfully.

the reduction of inflation was a remarkable accomplishment

achievement,act,deed,exercise,exploit,performance,attainment,effort,feat,manoeuvre,operation,move,stunt,stratagem,coup,master stroke,stroke of genius,triumph

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