EFFORTS

Noun

efforts

plural of effort

Anagrams

• Stoffer, offrest

Source: Wiktionary


EFFORT

Ef"fort, n. Etym: [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.)

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

Syn.

– Endeavor; exertion; struggle; strain; straining; attempt; trial; essay. See Attempt.

Ef"fort, v. t.

Definition: To stimulate. [Obs.] "He efforted his spirits." Fuller.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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