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Definition of 'effort'

Noun

  1. 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"
       Synonyms: attempt endeavor endeavour try
  2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
       Synonyms: elbow grease exertion travail sweat
  3. 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"
       Synonyms: campaign cause crusade drive movement
  4. a notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort"
       Synonyms: deed feat exploit


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