Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

NOUN 4

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”
   Synonymsattemptendeavorendeavourtry

2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work

   • “he got an A for effort”
   • “they managed only with great exertion”
   Synonymselbow greaseexertiontravailsweat

3. a notable achievement

   • “he performed a great feat”
   • “the book was her finest effort”
   Synonymsfeatexploit

4. 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”
   Synonymscampaigncausecrusadedrivemovement