noun. 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 |
noun. use of physical or mental energy; hard work he got an A for effort|they managed only with great exertion |
noun. a notable achievement he performed a great feat|the book was her finest effort |
noun. 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 |
