effort


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effort
n. physical or mental exertion, labor; attempt; something accomplished through hard work; organized operation

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effort

Noun
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"
(synonym) attempt, endeavor, endeavour, try
(hypernym) activity
(hyponym) batting
2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
(synonym) elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat
(hypernym) labor, labour, toil
(hyponym) struggle
3. 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"
(synonym) campaign, cause, crusade, drive, movement
(hypernym) venture
(hyponym) advertising campaign, ad campaign, ad blitz
4. a notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort"
(synonym) deed, feat, exploit
(hypernym) accomplishment, achievement
(hyponym) acquiring, getting


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effort
nm. effort, attempt; stress, strain; exertion, endeavor; spirt, pain, stroke

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effort
n. úsilí; snaha; výkon