Effort - Definition
effort
n 1: 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" [syn: attempt, effort, endeavor,
endeavour, try]
2: use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for
effort"; "they managed only with great exertion" [syn:
effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat]
3: a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book
was her finest effort" [syn: feat, effort, exploit]
4: 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 the war effort" [syn: campaign, cause,
crusade, drive, movement, effort]