effort

effort (http://definr.com/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 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]
     4: a notable achievement: "he performed a great deed"; "the
        book was her finest effort" [syn: deed, feat, exploit]