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: endeavor, endeavour, enterprise
Definition: a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
Usage: he had doubts about the whole enterprise
Main entry: endeavor, endeavour, strive
Definition: attempt by employing effort
Usage: we endeavor to make our customers happy