Sekirov Dictionary

effort

UK /ˈɛf.ət/US /ˈɛf.ɚt/

noun 3
verb 2
forms 3
phrases 2

noun3

•
the hard work that someone puts into doing something
- It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office. He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper.
•
An endeavor.
- Although he didn't win any medals, Johnson's effort at the Olympics won over many fans.
•
A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.
- the two bodies between which the effort acts — 1858

verb2

To make an effort.
•
(no longer used) To strengthen, fortify or stimulate
- When old, he lived in London where, being High-minded and Poor, he was exposed to the contempt of disingenuous persons. Yet he efforted his Spirits with a Commemoration of the Days of Old. — 1684

forms

efforted · efforting · efforts

Phrases with effort

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