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Webster 1913 Edition

Effort

Ef′fort

,
Noun.
[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.
Syn. – Endeavor; exertion; struggle; strain; straining; attempt; trial; essay. See
Attempt
.

Ef′fort

,
Verb.
T.
To stimulate.
[Obs.]
“He efforted his spirits.”
Fuller.

Webster 1828 Edition

Effort

EF'FORT

,
Noun.
[L. fortis. See Force.] A straining; an exertion of strength; endeavor; strenuous exertion to accomplish an object; applicable to physical or intellectual power. The army, by great efforts, scaled the walls. Distinction in science is gained by continued efforts of the mind.

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