take pains

Verb

Meaning

try very hard to do something

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

trouble make an effort work labor try struggle exert strive endeavor endeavour toil take the time hammer away spare no effort be at pains
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Antonyms

loaf lie relax lounge unwind take it easy
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Hypernyms

strive endeavor endeavour

Examples

A Public Bill which affects private rights (in the way a Private Bill would) is called a " Hybrid Bill ", although those that draft bills take pains to avoid this. Source: Internet

His recipes often take pains to demystify cooking by explaining the chemical processes at work. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

take over the leadership take over the reins take ownership take part take part in take part in a course