Main entry: exploit, feat, effort
Definition: a notable achievement
Usage: he performed a great feat; the book was her finest effort
Main entry: effort, elbow grease, travail, sweat, exertion
Definition: use of physical or mental energy; hard work
Usage: he got an A for effort; they managed only with great exertion
Main entry: endeavor, endeavour, effort, try, attempt
Definition: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Usage: made an effort to cover all the reading material; wished him luck in his endeavor; she gave it a good try
Main entry: movement, campaign, cause, crusade, drive, effort
Definition: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Usage: 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