reflexive. To trouble oneself, exert oneself.

transitive (reflexive). To take pains or trouble; to exert oneself with care and attention; to endeavour or strive for a particular result. Usually…

intransitive and transitive (reflexive). To make an effort; to exert oneself. Cf. apain, v.

reflexive. To put oneself to pains; to exert oneself.

transitive (reflexive). To exert oneself; to take pains; to labour, toil. Cf. pain, v. 4. Obsolete.

reflexive. To take the trouble, take pains, exert oneself (to do something).