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4 definitions found 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 1.6 [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 notable achievement: "the book was her finest effort" [syn: {deed}, {feat}, {exploit}] 4: 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}] From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: Effort, PA Zip code(s): 18330
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