efforts

ef-forts · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of effort; vigorous or determined attempts to do something.

  2. 2.

    The results of attempts or exertions.

  3. 3.

    Physical or mental energy expended in doing something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    best efforts — maximum attempts
  • •
    joint efforts — collaborative work
  • •
    relief efforts — organized help during emergencies
  • •
    war efforts — activities supporting a military campaign

Related words

Antonyms: inaction, laziness
See also: attempt, effort, endeavor
Synonyms: attempts, endeavors, exertions, struggles

Etymology

Plural of effort, from French effort, from Old French esforz, from esforcier ("to force"), from Latin ex- ("out") + fortis ("strong").