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De - Pt| English Dictionary: 'effort | by the DICT Development Group |
| 3 results for 'effort | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Effort \Ef"fort\, n. [F. effort, OF. esfort, for esfors, esforz, fr. esforcier. See {Efforce}.] 1. An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a wall. We prize the stronger effort of his power. --Pope. 2. (Mech.) A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion. --Rankine. Syn: Endeavor; exertion; struggle; strain; straining; attempt; trial; essay. See {Attempt}. | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Effort \Ef"fort\, v. t. To stimulate. [Obs.] [bd]He efforted his spirits.[b8] --Fuller. | |
| From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
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Effort, PA Zip code(s): 18330 | |
