(idiomatic) Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make, it.

(childish) The quality or act of pretending; acting as if something is true when in fact one knows it is not.

(intransitive) To enjoy oneself in a jolly and festive manner.

To steal; to escape with ill-gotten gains. / To transfer or alienate; hence, to spend; to dissipate. / To do away with; to destroy.

(idiomatic) To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them.

(transitive, idiomatic) To fulfill or honour (a promise etc).

(transitive) To right, rectify, or ameliorate a relationship or situation.

present participle of make an effort

To try; to work towards a goal.