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Effort

/ˈefət/
A mental or physical activity to achieve a result.

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Examples:

It takes effort to learn a new language.His effort in the project impressed everyone.

Etymology:

etymology
From Old French esforz, derived from esforcier, meaning to force out, encourage, or exert, stemming from Latin ex- (out) + fortis (strong).

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