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sforzarsi

to make an effort, to force oneself

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

impegnarsifare del proprio megliofaticareprovarci

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

arrendersiessere pigronon impegnarsicedere

Usage note

Reflexive verb. 'Sforzarsi di + infinitive' = to force oneself to do / to make an effort to do.

Example

"Sforzati di essere più puntuale."

"Make an effort to be more punctual."

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