effort

noun

ef·fort ˈe-fərt How to pronounce effort (audio)

-ˌfȯrt

: conscious exertion of power : hard work

a job requiring time and effort

: a serious attempt : try

making an effort to reduce costs

: something produced by exertion or trying

the novel was her most ambitious effort

: effective force as distinguished from the possible resistance called into action by such a force

: the total work done to achieve a particular end

the war effort

Example Sentences

He put a lot of effort into finishing the project on time. It wasn't easy, but it was worth the effort. We need to expend more effort. The job will require a great deal of time and effort. Our success is due to the combined efforts of many people. Her efforts were rewarded with a new contract. He lost the campaign despite the best efforts of his supporters. Even though they didn't win, the team made a good effort. Her early efforts at writing a novel were awkward. Despite my best efforts, I never found out who she was. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Getting a friend group together for your usual fun could require a bit of extra effort for the foreseeable future.

Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The power cuts made by local utilities are part of an effort to lessen the risk of wildfires in extremely dry and hot conditions.

Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 As part of that effort, the company wants to generate nearly a third of its revenue from its own brands.

Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The documentary is part of an effort to spark debate around an idea that could alleviate global poverty.

Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The building was retrofitted to be safe during an earthquake during the first wave of a decades-long effort to update all district schools, which began in 1992.

Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The investigator's declaration is part of a broader effort by defense attorneys to get a new trial.

Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 The deal, called the 2022 Mercury Offer, is part of an effort to draw canned good and nonperishable food items that will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank from visitors.

Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 ASA Entertainment started Super Girl Pro as part of an effort to improve opportunities for women in action sports like surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding.

Madison Geering, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	effort
释义	effort noun ef·fort ˈe-fərt -ˌfȯrt 1 : conscious exertion of power : hard work a job requiring time and effort 2 : a serious attempt : try making an effort to reduce costs 3 : something produced by exertion or trying the novel was her most ambitious effort 4 : effective force as distinguished from the possible resistance called into action by such a force 5 : the total work done to achieve a particular end the war effort Synonyms elbow grease exertion expenditure labor pains sweat trouble while work See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He put a lot of effort into finishing the project on time. It wasn't easy, but it was worth the effort. We need to expend more effort. The job will require a great deal of time and effort. Our success is due to the combined efforts of many people. Her efforts were rewarded with a new contract. He lost the campaign despite the best efforts of his supporters. Even though they didn't win, the team made a good effort. Her early efforts at writing a novel were awkward. Despite my best efforts, I never found out who she was. See More Recent Examples on the Web Getting a friend group together for your usual fun could require a bit of extra effort for the foreseeable future. Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The power cuts made by local utilities are part of an effort to lessen the risk of wildfires in extremely dry and hot conditions. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 As part of that effort, the company wants to generate nearly a third of its revenue from its own brands. Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The documentary is part of an effort to spark debate around an idea that could alleviate global poverty. Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The building was retrofitted to be safe during an earthquake during the first wave of a decades-long effort to update all district schools, which began in 1992. Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The investigator's declaration is part of a broader effort by defense attorneys to get a new trial. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 The deal, called the 2022 Mercury Offer, is part of an effort to draw canned good and nonperishable food items that will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank from visitors. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 ASA Entertainment started Super Girl Pro as part of an effort to improve opportunities for women in action sports like surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding. Madison Geering, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French, from Old French esforz, esfort, from esforcier to force, from ex- + forcier to force First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing effort counter-effort without effort team effort spare no effort war effort make every effort counter-effort without effort team effort spare no effort war effort make every effort Kids Definition effort noun ef·fort ˈe-fərt 1 : hard physical or mental work : exertion The job took great effort. 2 : a serious attempt : try Make an effort to arrive on time. 3 : something produced by work This photo is one of my best efforts. effort noun as in work the active use of energy in producing a result the finished parade float was well worth the effort Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance work exertion expenditure sweat pains energy labor trouble while try attempt endeavor toil power elbow grease strain might muscle slog drudgery go grind travail dint essay force pass trial stab puissance shot whack fling Antonyms & Near Antonyms facility ease smoothness fluency inaction inertia laziness indolence adroitness inactivity idleness quiescence dormancy languor See More
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