Effort
Effort , noun
[French effort, Old French esfort, for esfors, esforz, from esforcier. See Efforce.]
1.
An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a wall.
We prize the stronger effort of his power.
2.
(Mechanics) A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion. — Rankine
Effort , transitive verb
To stimulate. [Obsolete]
He efforted his spirits.