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effort
noun
A notable achievement
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ˈɛfət
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noun
A notable achievement
“He performed a great feat”
noun
Use of physical or mental energy; hard work
“He got an A for effort”
noun
Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
“Made an effort to cover all the reading material”
noun
A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
“He supported populist campaigns”
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He performed a great feat
The book was her finest effort
He got an A for effort
They managed only with great exertion
Made an effort to cover all the reading material
Wished him luck in his endeavor
She gave it a good try
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
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