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Definitions for: Effort
[n] a notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort"
[n] use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
[n] earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
[n] a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ef"fort, n. [F. effort, OF. esfort, for esfors, esforz,
fr. esforcier. See Efforce.]
1. An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or
mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more
or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the
accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a
wall.
We prize the stronger effort of his power. --Pope.
2. (Mech.) A force acting on a body in the direction of its
motion. --Rankine.
Syn: Endeavor; exertion; struggle; strain; straining;
attempt; trial; essay. See Attempt.
Ef"fort, v. t.
To stimulate. [Obs.] ``He efforted his spirits.'' --Fuller.
Synonyms: attempt, campaign, cause, crusade, deed, drive, elbow grease, endeavor, endeavour, exertion, exploit, feat, movement, sweat, travail, try
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