concerted

IPA/kənˈsɜːtɪd/
KK[kənsˈɚtəd]IPA/kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted — adjective

  • concertedpositive
  • more concertedcomparative
  • most concertedsuperlative

1. When several people, groups, or countries act together in a planned way to achie

1.形容詞B2
釋義

When several people, groups, or countries act together in a planned way to achieve a goal that they all share.

例句

The neighbours made a concerted effort to clean up the park after the storm.

collocation: concerted effort + to-infinitive (joint goal)

Sahil and Yael launched a concerted campaign to raise money for the new community library.

collocation: concerted campaign + to-infinitive

同義詞
  • coordinated

    Focuses on timing and organisation; 'concerted' adds the idea of shared intention.

  • collaborative

    Emphasises working together; 'concerted' implies a more deliberate, planned quality.

  • joint

    Simpler term for shared ownership; 'concerted' stresses the effort behind it.

  • united

    Broader term for being in agreement; 'concerted' is more about coordinated action.

反義詞

文法句型

concerted + noun (effort, action, campaign, push, attempt)

用法筆記

Usually placed before a noun (attributive position). The subject of the action is always a group, organisation, or multiple parties — never a single individual acting alone.

常見錯誤

❌The conductor gave a concerted performance.
✅The orchestra gave a concerted performance.
💡'concerted' in everyday English refers to joint action, not musical harmony; the musical sense is rare and technical.
❌He made a concerted decision to leave.
✅The committee made a concerted decision to reject the proposal.
💡A single person cannot act 'concertedly' in sense 1; the adjective implies multiple participants.

2. Describing an action that is carried out with strong resolve and a serious wish

2.形容詞B2
釋義

Describing an action that is carried out with strong resolve and a serious wish to succeed, especially when the situation is challenging or the goal is hard to reach.

例句

Despite a twisted ankle, Quan made a concerted effort to finish the marathon.

collocation: concerted attempt + to-infinitive (determined)

The night-shift nurse made a concerted effort to stay alert through the long emergency ward shift.

同義詞
  • determined

    Describes a person's attitude; 'concerted' describes the action itself.

  • resolute

    More formal than 'concerted'; implies firmness in the face of opposition.

  • strenuous

    Focuses on physical or mental exertion; 'concerted' adds the idea of careful planning.

  • vigorous

    Emphasises energy and intensity; 'concerted' highlights determination over raw energy.

反義詞

文法句型

concerted + noun (effort, attempt, drive) + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Commonly appears in the fixed phrase 'concerted effort' — this is by far the most frequent pattern. Unlike sense 1, the agent can be a single person.

常見錯誤

❌She concerted to win the match.
✅She made a concerted effort to win the match.
💡'concerted' is an adjective, not a verb; use 'make a concerted effort' or 'put in a concerted effort.'
❌The workers had a concerted meeting about safety.
✅The workers made a concerted effort to improve safety.
💡'concerted' describes the determination behind the effort, not the meeting itself.