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Be At Pains (Verb)

Meaning

Try very hard to do something.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • She was at pains to explain the complex issue to her students in simple terms.
  • The new employee was at pains to make a good impression on his first day at work.
  • They were at pains to recycle every plastic material they used in their daily life.
  • The diplomats were at pains to resolve the conflict without resorting to military action.
  • The artist was at pains to capture the essence of the subject's emotions in the painting.

Synonyms

  • Take Pains

Hypernyms

  • Endeavor
  • Strive
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