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| 1. | [ noun ] earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something | |
| Synonyms: | attempt try endeavor endeavour | |
| Examples: | : "made an effort to cover all the reading material" "wished him luck in his endeavor" "she gave it a good try" |
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| Related terms: | activity shot test shot contribution struggle test best striving essay batting bid takeover_attempt mug's_game crack power_play worst foray seeking research_effort braving liberation try | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (work) use of physical or mental energy; hard work | |
| Synonyms: | exertion sweat travail elbow_grease | |
| Examples: | "he got an A for effort" "they managed only with great exertion" |
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| Related terms: | labor exercise trouble struggle application strain supererogation overkill pull overexertion least_effort friction labor | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a notable achievement | |
| Synonyms: | deed feat exploit | |
| Examples: | : "he performed a great deed" "the book was her finest effort" |
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| Related terms: | accomplishment hit discovery departure touch stunt recovery rally disposal implementation tour_de_force exhumation causing equalization acquiring delivery running_away propulsion mitsvah egress derring-do | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | |
| Synonyms: | cause campaign drive movement crusade | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | venture campaigning advertising_campaign war reform fund-raising_campaign gay_liberation_movement anti-war_movement consumerism ecumenical_movement feminist_movement lost_cause youth_movement force repel drive crusade | |
| Similar spelling: |
effortful |
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