Thesaurus: effort

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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. n. A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.
3. v. t. To stimulate.
4. n. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
5. n. use of physical or mental energy; hard work
6. n. a notable achievement
7. n. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
8. 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. To stimulate. [Obs.] "He efforted his spirits." Fuller.
9. A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.Rankine.
10. n:100 n. use of physical or mental energy; hard work