effort
n 1: 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" [syn: {attempt}, {endeavor}, {endeavour},
{try}]
2: use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A
for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion" [syn:
{elbow grease}, {exertion}, {travail}, {sweat}]
3: a notable achievement: "the book was her finest effort"
[syn: {deed}, {feat}, {exploit}]
4: 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" [syn: {campaign},
{cause}, {crusade}, {drive}, {movement}]