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effort

noun

ef·​fort ˈe-fərt How to pronounce effort (audio)
-ˌfȯrt
1
: conscious exertion of power : hard work
a job requiring time and effort
2
: a serious attempt : try
making an effort to reduce costs
3
: something produced by exertion or trying
the novel was her most ambitious effort
4
: effective force as distinguished from the possible resistance called into action by such a force
5
: the total work done to achieve a particular end
the war effort

Example Sentences

He put a lot of effort into finishing the project on time. It wasn't easy, but it was worth the effort. We need to expend more effort. The job will require a great deal of time and effort. Our success is due to the combined efforts of many people. Her efforts were rewarded with a new contract. He lost the campaign despite the best efforts of his supporters. Even though they didn't win, the team made a good effort. Her early efforts at writing a novel were awkward. Despite my best efforts, I never found out who she was. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Getting a friend group together for your usual fun could require a bit of extra effort for the foreseeable future. Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The power cuts made by local utilities are part of an effort to lessen the risk of wildfires in extremely dry and hot conditions. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 As part of that effort, the company wants to generate nearly a third of its revenue from its own brands. Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The documentary is part of an effort to spark debate around an idea that could alleviate global poverty. Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The building was retrofitted to be safe during an earthquake during the first wave of a decades-long effort to update all district schools, which began in 1992. Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The investigator's declaration is part of a broader effort by defense attorneys to get a new trial. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 The deal, called the 2022 Mercury Offer, is part of an effort to draw canned good and nonperishable food items that will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank from visitors. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 ASA Entertainment started Super Girl Pro as part of an effort to improve opportunities for women in action sports like surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding. Madison Geering, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Old French esforz, esfort, from esforcier to force, from ex- + forcier to force

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of effort was in the 15th century

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