Phrase guide
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verb
To use care and effort (to do something) despite any corresponding trouble or inconvenience.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: go to pains, at pains, go to great lengths, take the trouble, make an effort
Antonyms: none provided
verb
try very hard to do something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: be at pains
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: endeavor, endeavour, strive
History
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