factitious
EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionaryria-hidden='true'>, rectify
EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation //the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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effort
Definition
- : conscious exertion of power : hard work //a job requiring time and effort
- : a serious attempt : try //making an effort to reduce costs
- : something produced by exertion or trying //the novel was her most ambitious effort
- : effective force as distinguished from the possible resistance called into action by such a force
- : the total work done to achieve a particular end //the war effort
Examples
- //He put a lot of effort into finishing the project on time.
- //It wasn't easy, but it was worth the effort.
- //We need to expend more effort.
- //The job will require a great deal of time and effort.
- //Our success is due to the combined efforts of many people.
- //Her efforts were rewarded with a new contract.
- //He lost the campaign despite the best efforts of his supporters.
- //Even though they didn't win, the team made a good effort.
- //Her early efforts at writing a novel were awkward.
- //Despite my best efforts, I never found out who she was.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle French, from Old French esforz, esfort, from esforcier to force, from ex- + forcier to forceeffort
noun
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- the active use of energy in producing a result //the finished parade float was well worth the effortSynonymsRelated Words
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depressionExamples
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ria-hidden='true'>, rectify
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation //the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
Synonyms
Related Words
Near Antonyms
effort
Definition
- : conscious exertion of power : hard work //a job requiring time and effort
- : a serious attempt : try //making an effort to reduce costs
- : something produced by exertion or trying //the novel was her most ambitious effort
- : effective force as distinguished from the possible resistance called into action by such a force
- : the total work done to achieve a particular end //the war effort
Examples
- //He put a lot of effort into finishing the project on time.
- //It wasn't easy, but it was worth the effort.
- //We need to expend more effort.
- //The job will require a great deal of time and effort.
- //Our success is due to the combined efforts of many people.
- //Her efforts were rewarded with a new contract.
- //He lost the campaign despite the best efforts of his supporters.
- //Even though they didn't win, the team made a good effort.
- //Her early efforts at writing a novel were awkward.
- //Despite my best efforts, I never found out who she was.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle French, from Old French esforz, esfort, from esforcier to force, from ex- + forcier to forceeffort
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
- the active use of energy in producing a result //the finished parade float was well worth the effortSynonymsRelated Words
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cloud nine ecstasy elatedness euphoria exhilaration heaven high intoxication paradise rapture rhapsody seventh heaven swoon transportAntonyms
depressionExamples
- //
ria-hidden='true'>, rectify
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation //the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
Synonyms
Related Words
Near Antonyms
effort
Definition
- : conscious exertion of power : hard work //a job requiring time and effort
- : a serious attempt : try //making an effort to reduce costs
- : something produced by exertion or trying //the novel was her most ambitious effort
- : effective force as distinguished from the possible resistance called into action by such a force
- : the total work done to achieve a particular end //the war effort
Examples
- //He put a lot of effort into finishing the project on time.
- //It wasn't easy, but it was worth the effort.
- //We need to expend more effort.
- //The job will require a great deal of time and effort.
- //Our success is due to the combined efforts of many people.
- //Her efforts were rewarded with a new contract.
- //He lost the campaign despite the best efforts of his supporters.
- //Even though they didn't win, the team made a good effort.
- //Her early efforts at writing a novel were awkward.
- //Despite my best efforts, I never found out who she was.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle French, from Old French esforz, esfort, from esforcier to force, from ex- + forcier to forceeffort
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
- the active use of energy in producing a result //the finished parade float was well worth the effortSynonymsRelated Words
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cloud nine ecstasy elatedness euphoria exhilaration heaven high intoxication paradise rapture rhapsody seventh heaven swoon transportAntonyms
depressionExamples
- //
ria-hidden='true'>, rectify
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation //the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
Synonyms
Related Words
Near Antonyms
effort
Definition
- : conscious exertion of power : hard work //a job requiring time and effort
- : a serious attempt : try //making an effort to reduce costs
- : something produced by exertion or trying //the novel was her most ambitious effort
- : effective force as distinguished from the possible resistance called into action by such a force
- : the total work done to achieve a particular end //the war effort
Examples
- //He put a lot of effort into finishing the project on time.
- //It wasn't easy, but it was worth the effort.
- //We need to expend more effort.
- //The job will require a great deal of time and effort.
- //Our success is due to the combined efforts of many people.
- //Her efforts were rewarded with a new contract.
- //He lost the campaign despite the best efforts of his supporters.
- //Even though they didn't win, the team made a good effort.
- //Her early efforts at writing a novel were awkward.
- //Despite my best efforts, I never found out who she was.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle French, from Old French esforz, esfort, from esforcier to force, from ex- + forcier to forceeffort
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
- the active use of energy in producing a result //the finished parade float was well worth the effortSynonymsRelated Words
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cloud nine ecstasy elatedness euphoria exhilaration heaven high intoxication paradise rapture rhapsody seventh heaven swoon transportAntonyms
depressionExamples
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