· 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"

Synonym(s): attempt, endeavor, endeavour, try

Hypernym(s): activity

· use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

Synonym(s): elbow_grease, exertion, travail, sweat

Hypernym(s): labor, labour, toil

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

Synonym(s): feat, exploit

Hypernym(s): accomplishment, achievement

· 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"

Synonym(s): campaign, cause, crusade, drive, movement

Hypernym(s): venture