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effort [n]

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"

Synonyms :

attempt endeavor endeavour try

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activity assay endeavor batting best worst bid braving crack essay foray contribution liberation mug's_game power_play research_effort seeking shot shot nisus battle takeover_attempt run test

2)	use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

Synonyms :

elbow_grease exertion sweat travail

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labor dig exert struggle difficulty least_effort strain exercise pull application overkill supererogation overexertion detrition

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"

Synonyms :

campaign cause crusade drive movement

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venture aim drive drive beat_back drive agitate ad_blitz anti-war_movement consumerism campaigning ecumenical_movement fund-raising_campaign feminism gay_lib lost_cause reform war youth_crusade

4)	a notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort"

Synonyms :

deed exploit feat

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accomplishment acquiring causation delivery departure derring-do discovery disposal hit effectuation egress equalisation digging_up mitsvah actuation rally recovery running_away stunt touch tour_de_force

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