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dedicated attempt
[ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd əˈtɛmpt]
noun phrase
pl: dedicated attempts
tentativa dedicada
1.
A sincere and committed effort to achieve or accomplish something, showing devotion and focus
His dedicated attempt to learn Portuguese impressed everyone.
A sua tentativa dedicada de aprender português impressionou todos.
2.
A serious try or endeavor that requires sustained attention and commitment
Through a dedicated attempt, she finally passed the exam.
Por meio de uma tentativa dedicada, ela finalmente passou no exame.
Synonyms
earnest attempt
committed effort
wholehearted try
serious endeavor
focused attempt
Antonyms
halfhearted attempt
casual try
negligent effort
indifferent attempt
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tentativa dedicada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tentativa dedicada
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tentativa dedicada
Standard usage
Portugal
tentativa dedicada
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
go the extra mile
give it one's all
put one's heart and soul into something
leave no stone unturned
make a valiant effort
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