effort

[ ef-ert ]

/ ˈɛf ərt /

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noun

exertion of physical or mental power: It will take great effort to achieve victory.

an earnest or strenuous attempt: an effort to keep to the schedule.

something done by exertion or hard work: I thought it would be easy, but it was an effort.

an achievement, as in literature or art: The painting is one of his finest efforts.

the amount of exertion expended for a specified purpose: the war effort.

Chiefly British.

an organized community drive or achievement.
a fund-raising drive.

Mechanics. the force or energy that is applied to a machine for the accomplishment of useful work.

Origin of effort

First recorded in 1480–90; from Middle French, from Old French esfort, esforz, derivative of esforcier “to force” (es- ex-¹ + forcier force)

SYNONYMS FOR effort

1 struggle, striving.

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synonym study for effort

1. Effort, application, endeavor, exertion imply actions directed or force expended toward a definite end. Effort is an expenditure of energy to accomplish some objective: He made an effort to control himself. Application is continuous effort plus careful attention: constant application to duties. Endeavor means a continued and sustained series of efforts to achieve some, often worthy and difficult, end: a constant endeavor to be useful. Exertion is the vigorous and often strenuous expenditure of energy, frequently without an end: out of breath from exertion.

OTHER WORDS FROM effort

coun·ter·ef·fort, nouno·ver·ef·fort, nounpre·ef·fort, noun

Words nearby effort

efflorescent, effluence, effluent, effluvium, efflux, effort, effort bargain, effortful, effortless, effort syndrome, effraction

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Example sentences from the Web for effort

That’s a view that most nonreligious Americans reject, which is likely a part of the reason that their support for Biden is so high, despite the campaign’s minimal outreach efforts.
More And More Americans Aren’t Religious. Why Are Democrats Ignoring These Voters?|Daniel Cox|September 17, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
The United States greatly appreciates their efforts and transparency.
Timeline: The 124 times Trump has downplayed the coronavirus threat|Aaron Blake, JM Rieger|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
This was part of a larger effort by Kroc and former McDonald’s chairman Fred Turner to identify entrepreneurs who were commercially minded and driven to succeed.
Why McDonald’s sets the standard for equitable business models|jakemeth|September 16, 2020|Fortune
A who’s who of celebrities plans to boycott Instagram tomorrow in an effort to pressure its parent company, Facebook to do a better job of controlling violence, racism, and hate across its services.
Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, and Leonardo DiCaprio plan one-day Instagram boycott. Here’s why|Danielle Abril|September 15, 2020|Fortune

My Bay Area neighborhood, on the other hand, has benefited from consistent investment in efforts to defend it against the ravages of climate change.
Climate Change Will Force a New American Migration|by Abrahm Lustgarten, photography by Meridith Kohut|September 15, 2020|ProPublica
As part of that effort, Said received weapons training for months, sources told The Daily Beast.
U.S. Spies See Al Qaeda Fingerprints on Paris Massacre|Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The effort to sterilize his image first began when Epstein hired Los Angeles-based spin doctors Sitrick Co.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking|M.L. Nestel|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said the decline was a result of an effort to decrease gang violence.
America’s 2014 Murder Capital|Brandy Zadrozny|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He was then literally slapped around by the high priest, who pulled on his ears in an effort to produce tears.
New Year’s Eve, Babylon Style|Candida Moss|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In an effort to gain early attention, he focused his attention on the Iowa precinct caucuses, which had never mattered much.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Infinite—this word is by no means the expression of a clear idea: it is merely the expression of an effort to attain one.
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 1, July, 1863|Various
To which Ingeborg, absorbed in the failure of her effort to find help and comfort, answered droopingly "No."
The Pastor's Wife|Elizabeth von Arnim
With an effort he ceased building castles, pulled himself together, and mentally repeated Fernie's instruction on the rifle.
The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies|Frank Worthington
"The more reason why an effort should now be made to get over it," I replied.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863|Various
It has been given to few or none to live a life so full of effort and achievement, so rich in honour and success and fame.
Views and Reviews|William Ernest Henley

British Dictionary definitions for effort

effort

/ (ˈɛfət) /

noun

physical or mental exertion, usually considerable when unqualifiedthe rock was moved with effort

a determined attemptour effort to save him failed

achievement; creationa great literary effort

physics an applied force acting against inertia

Derived forms of effort

effortful, adjective

Word Origin for effort

C15: from Old French esfort, from esforcier to force, ultimately from Latin fortis strong; see force 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with effort

effort

see all out (effort); last-ditch effort.

Scientific definitions for effort

effort

[ ĕf′ərt ]

Force applied against inertia.

The force needed by a machine in order to accomplish work on a load. Compare load.

单词	effort
释义	effort [ ef-ert ] / ˈɛf ərt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR effort ON THESAURUS.COM noun exertion of physical or mental power: It will take great effort to achieve victory. an earnest or strenuous attempt: an effort to keep to the schedule. something done by exertion or hard work: I thought it would be easy, but it was an effort. an achievement, as in literature or art: The painting is one of his finest efforts. the amount of exertion expended for a specified purpose: the war effort. Chiefly British. an organized community drive or achievement. a fund-raising drive. Mechanics. the force or energy that is applied to a machine for the accomplishment of useful work. Origin of effort First recorded in 1480–90; from Middle French, from Old French esfort, esforz, derivative of esforcier “to force” (es- ex-¹ + forcier force) SYNONYMS FOR effort 1 struggle, striving. SEE SYNONYMS FOR effort ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for effort 1. Effort, application, endeavor, exertion imply actions directed or force expended toward a definite end. Effort is an expenditure of energy to accomplish some objective: He made an effort to control himself. Application is continuous effort plus careful attention: constant application to duties. Endeavor means a continued and sustained series of efforts to achieve some, often worthy and difficult, end: a constant endeavor to be useful. Exertion is the vigorous and often strenuous expenditure of energy, frequently without an end: out of breath from exertion. OTHER WORDS FROM effort coun·ter·ef·fort, nouno·ver·ef·fort, nounpre·ef·fort, noun Words nearby effort efflorescent, effluence, effluent, effluvium, efflux, effort, effort bargain, effortful, effortless, effort syndrome, effraction Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for effort That’s a view that most nonreligious Americans reject, which is likely a part of the reason that their support for Biden is so high, despite the campaign’s minimal outreach efforts. More And More Americans Aren’t Religious. Why Are Democrats Ignoring These Voters?\|Daniel Cox\|September 17, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight The United States greatly appreciates their efforts and transparency. Timeline: The 124 times Trump has downplayed the coronavirus threat\|Aaron Blake, JM Rieger\|September 17, 2020\|Washington Post This was part of a larger effort by Kroc and former McDonald’s chairman Fred Turner to identify entrepreneurs who were commercially minded and driven to succeed. Why McDonald’s sets the standard for equitable business models\|jakemeth\|September 16, 2020\|Fortune A who’s who of celebrities plans to boycott Instagram tomorrow in an effort to pressure its parent company, Facebook to do a better job of controlling violence, racism, and hate across its services. Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, and Leonardo DiCaprio plan one-day Instagram boycott. Here’s why\|Danielle Abril\|September 15, 2020\|Fortune My Bay Area neighborhood, on the other hand, has benefited from consistent investment in efforts to defend it against the ravages of climate change. Climate Change Will Force a New American Migration\|by Abrahm Lustgarten, photography by Meridith Kohut\|September 15, 2020\|ProPublica As part of that effort, Said received weapons training for months, sources told The Daily Beast. U.S. Spies See Al Qaeda Fingerprints on Paris Massacre\|Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The effort to sterilize his image first began when Epstein hired Los Angeles-based spin doctors Sitrick Co. Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking\|M.L. Nestel\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said the decline was a result of an effort to decrease gang violence. America’s 2014 Murder Capital\|Brandy Zadrozny\|January 3, 2015\|DAILY BEAST He was then literally slapped around by the high priest, who pulled on his ears in an effort to produce tears. New Year’s Eve, Babylon Style\|Candida Moss\|December 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In an effort to gain early attention, he focused his attention on the Iowa precinct caucuses, which had never mattered much. The World’s Toughest Political Quiz\|Jeff Greenfield\|December 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Infinite—this word is by no means the expression of a clear idea: it is merely the expression of an effort to attain one. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 1, July, 1863\|Various To which Ingeborg, absorbed in the failure of her effort to find help and comfort, answered droopingly "No." The Pastor's Wife\|Elizabeth von Arnim With an effort he ceased building castles, pulled himself together, and mentally repeated Fernie's instruction on the rifle. The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies\|Frank Worthington "The more reason why an effort should now be made to get over it," I replied. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863\|Various It has been given to few or none to live a life so full of effort and achievement, so rich in honour and success and fame. Views and Reviews\|William Ernest Henley British Dictionary definitions for effort effort / (ˈɛfət) / noun physical or mental exertion, usually considerable when unqualifiedthe rock was moved with effort a determined attemptour effort to save him failed achievement; creationa great literary effort physics an applied force acting against inertia Derived forms of effort effortful, adjective Word Origin for effort C15: from Old French esfort, from esforcier to force, ultimately from Latin fortis strong; see force 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with effort effort see all out (effort); last-ditch effort. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to effort training, attempt, power, intention, industry, creation, exercise, battle, production, struggle, push, force, endeavor, resolution, achievement, essay, shot, energy, strain, go Scientific definitions for effort effort [ ĕf′ərt ] Force applied against inertia. The force needed by a machine in order to accomplish work on a load. Compare load. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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effort

noun

Origin of effort

SYNONYMS FOR effort

synonym study for effort

OTHER WORDS FROM effort

Words nearby effort

Example sentences from the Web for effort

British Dictionary definitions for effort

noun

Derived forms of effort

Word Origin for effort

Idioms and Phrases with effort

Words related to effort

Scientific definitions for effort