| apply(verb, work, determine, direct, strain) |
| apply oneself(verb, expression, drive, manage) |
| be diligent(verb, study, give, direct) |
| be industrious(verb, study, give, direct) |
| bear down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, study, give) |
| bend(verb, study, give, direct) |
| bring into play(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| bring to bear(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| commit(verb, study, give, direct) |
| concentrate(verb, study, give, direct) |
| dedicate(verb, study, give, direct) |
| devote(verb, study, give, direct) |
| employ(verb, direct, exercise, apply) |
| endeavor(verb, work, push, continue) |
| exercise(verb, direct, apply, operate) |
| exert(verb, push, struggle, try) |
| give(verb, study, direct, turn, deliver) |
| give best shot(verb, expression, idiom, study, give) |
| give old college try(verb, expression, idiom, study, give) |
| hit the ball(verb, expression, idiom, study, give) |