attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try (noun)

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

"made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"

effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat (noun)

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

"he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

feat, effort, exploit (noun)

a notable achievement

"he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"

campaign, cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort (noun)

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

"he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"

effort (Noun)

The amount of work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

effort (Noun)

An endeavour.

effort (Verb)

To make an effort.

effort (Verb)

To stimulate.