Hypertext Webster Gateway: "effort"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Effort \Ef"fort\, v. t.
To stimulate. [Obs.] ``He efforted his spirits.'' --Fuller.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Effort \Ef"fort\, n. [F. effort, OF. esfort, for esfors, esforz,
fr. esforcier. See {Efforce}.]
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}.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
effort
n 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" [syn: {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" [syn:
{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" [syn: {campaign},
{cause}, {crusade}, {drive}, {movement}]
4: a notable achievement: "he performed a great deed"; "the
book was her finest effort" [syn: {deed}, {feat}, {exploit}]
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