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. Source: opted

2. n. A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion. Source: opted

3. v. t. To stimulate. Source: opted

4. n. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something Source: wordnet

5. n. use of physical or mental energy; hard work Source: wordnet

6. n. a notable achievement Source: wordnet

7. n. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end Source: wordnet

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. Source: webster

9. A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.Rankine. Source: adambom

10. n:100 n. use of physical or mental energy; hard work Source: ecdict

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