effort

noun

The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

An endeavor.

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

verb

(uncommon, intransitive) To make an effort.

(obsolete, transitive) To strengthen, fortify or stimulate

Roots

fortis-fort · Latin · strong

Synonyms for effort

endeavorn attemptn exertionn tryv featn strivingn travailn toilv painsn undertakingn workn

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