endeavor

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

Similar word(s): endeavour, enterprise

Definition categories: act, labor, project, task, undertaking

2. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

- wished him luck in his endeavor

Similar word(s): attempt, effort, endeavour, try

Definition categories: act, activity

verb

1. attempt by employing effort

- we endeavor to make our customers happy

Similar word(s): endeavour, strive

Definition categories: social, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try