/ˈefərt/
N-VAR If you make an effort to do something, you try very hard to do it;
- However, life does not sympathize with a poor person, so that he will get better because of his efforts.
- We are grateful for all your effort and hard work;
- Always make effort to consider and rule out misunderstandings and unfortunate circumstances before you conclude that someone has done something wrong.
- Every grain of rice requires such effort and such strife.