Found 4 items, similar to effort.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak)
Definition: effort
usaha
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: effort
ikhtiar, jerih-payah, kedayaserapan, pencobaan, usaha
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: effort
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” [syn:
attempt,
endeavor,
endeavour,
try]
2: use of physical or mental energy; hard work;
“he got an A
for effort”;
“they managed only with great exertion” [syn:
elbow grease,
exertion,
travail,
sweat]
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” [syn:
campaign,
cause,
crusade,
drive,
movement]
4: a notable achievement;
“he performed a great deed”;
“the
book was her finest effort” [syn:
deed,
feat,
exploit]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Effort
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.
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We prize the stronger effort of his power. --Pope.
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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.
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Effort
\Ef"fort\, v. t.
To stimulate. [Obs.]
“He efforted his spirits.” --Fuller.
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