Synonyms: 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
Similar words: activity
Definition: any specific behavior
Usage: they avoided all recreational activity
Synonyms: endeavor, endeavour, enterprise
Definition: a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
Usage: he had doubts about the whole enterprise
Similar words: undertaking, task, labor, project
Definition: any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
Usage: he prepared for great undertakings
Synonyms: endeavor, endeavour, strive
Definition: attempt by employing effort
Usage: we endeavor to make our customers happy
Similar words: essay, seek, assay, attempt, try
Definition: make an effort or attempt
Usage: He tried to shake off his fears; The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps; The police attempted to stop the thief; He sought to improve himself; She always seeks to do good in the world