Collocations for futile - adj.
VERBS
be, prove, seem | consider sth, describe sth as
The president described these activities as futile.
The president described these activities as futile.
ADV.
absolutely, completely, quite, totally, utterly
an utterly futile struggle for justice
an utterly futile struggle for justice
largely, rather | apparently, seemingly | ultimately
Their attempts were impressive but ultimately futile.
Their attempts were impressive but ultimately futile.