efforts

[Ef·fort]

Effort has to do with how much work you're putting into something. A great achievement can also be considered a great effort.

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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.

Noun
a notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort"

Noun
use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

Noun
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"

Noun
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


n.
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.

n.
A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.

v. t.
To stimulate.


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.
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.

Effort

Ef"fort, v. t. To stimulate. [Obs.] "He efforted his spirits." Fuller.

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.

To stimulate.

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Usage Examples

Art is man's constant effort to create for himself a different order of reality from that which is given to him.

All art is exorcism. I paint dreams and visions too the dreams and visions of my time. Painting is the effort to produce order order in yourself. There is much chaos in me, much chaos in our time.

Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent effort to do the best possible under any and all circumstances.

An excuse becomes an obstacle in your journey to success when it is made in place of your best effort or when it is used as the object of the blame.

A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.

Again, it may be said, that to love justice and equality the people need no great effort of virtue it is sufficient that they love themselves.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.

A great thing can only be done by a great person and they do it without effort.

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.

A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and economic legacies - all of the things that quite literally make us who we are.

Allowing yourself to smile takes 99% of the effort.

Although strength should fail, the effort will deserve praise. In great enterprises the attempt is enough.

All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.

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