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Definition of Effort
1. Noun. Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something. "She gave it a good try"
Specialized synonyms: Batting, Best, Worst, Bid, Play, Crack, Fling, Go, Offer, Pass, Whirl, Essay, Foray, Contribution, Part, Share, Liberation, Mug's Game, Power Play, Squeeze, Squeeze Play, Seeking, Shot, Stab, Shot, Nisus, Pains, Strain, Striving, Battle, Struggle, Takeover Attempt, Run, Test, Trial, Test, Trial
Generic synonyms: Activity
Derivative terms: Attempt, Endeavor, Endeavour, Try
2. Noun. Use of physical or mental energy; hard work. "They managed only with great exertion"
Generic synonyms: Labor, Labour, Toil
Specialized synonyms: Struggle, Difficulty, Trouble, Least Effort, Least Resistance, Strain, Straining, Exercise, Exercising, Physical Exercise, Physical Exertion, Workout, Pull, Application, Diligence, Overkill, Supererogation, Overexertion, Detrition, Friction, Rubbing
Derivative terms: Exert, Travail
3. Noun. A notable achievement. "The book was her finest effort"
Generic synonyms: Accomplishment, Achievement
Specialized synonyms: Derring-do, Hit, Rally, Rallying, Stunt, Tour De Force
4. Noun. A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end. "Contributed to the war effort"
Generic synonyms: Venture
Specialized synonyms: Ad Blitz, Ad Campaign, Advertising Campaign, Anti-war Movement, Charm Campaign, Consumerism, Campaigning, Candidacy, Candidature, Electioneering, Political Campaign, Fund-raising Campaign, Fund-raising Drive, Fund-raising Effort, Feminism, Feminist Movement, Women's Lib, Women's Liberation Movement, Gay Lib, Gay Liberation Movement, Lost Cause, Reform, War, Youth Crusade, Youth Movement
Derivative terms: Campaign, Crusade, Drive, Drive, Drive, Drive, Drive
Definition of Effort
1. n. 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.
2. v. t. To stimulate.
Definition of Effort
1. Noun. The amount of work involved in performing an activity; exertion. ¹
2. Noun. ¹
3. Noun. An endeavour. ¹
4. Verb. (uncommon) To make an effort. ¹
5. Verb. (obsolete) To stimulate. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Effort
1. a deliberate exertion [n -S]
Medical Definition of Effort
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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)
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Effort
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