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English to English noun
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something |  | Example: made an effort to cover all the reading material
wished him luck in his endeavor
she gave it a good try
source: wordnet30
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use of physical or mental energy; hard work | | Example: he got an A for effort
they managed only with great exertion
source: wordnet30
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a notable achievement | | Example: he performed a great feat
the book was her finest effort
source: wordnet30
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a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913 verb
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To stimulate. | | source: webster1913
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