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Goals and effort

Actions for effort, progress, results and helping others.

A1A210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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try

verb · 3 examples
  1. I will try the puzzle again after dinner.
  2. She can try to open the jar with both hands.
  3. We try our best in every game.

practise

verb · 3 examples
  1. I practise the piano after school.
  2. They practise the new words with flashcards.
  3. He needs to practise throwing the ball every afternoon.

improve

verb · 3 examples
  1. The teacher says my spelling will improve if I read more.
  2. We can improve the room by opening the window.
  3. He wants to improve his running time this month.

achieve

verb · 3 examples
  1. She hopes to achieve her goal of learning to swim.
  2. We can achieve a lot when we work together.
  3. He worked hard to achieve his goal.

succeed

verb · 3 examples
  1. I hope the plan will succeed this time.
  2. Many small businesses succeed with careful planning.
  3. She worked hard to succeed in her studies.

fail

verb · 3 examples
  1. If I rush, I may fail the test.
  2. Even a good plan can fail.
  3. They may fail to finish the project on time.

win

verb · 3 examples
  1. Our team hopes to win the game.
  2. She can win a small prize in the contest.
  3. They win when they play together and stay focused.

manage

verb · 3 examples
  1. I can manage to lift the box on my own.
  2. She could manage to climb the hill with slow steps.
  3. We manage to finish before dark.

earn

verb · 3 examples
  1. He can earn money by washing cars.
  2. She hopes to earn enough to buy a bicycle.
  3. They earn extra money in the summer.

support

verb · 3 examples
  1. I will support you while you learn the new job.
  2. The teacher can support the students with extra practice.
  3. They support each other during hard work.

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