Synonyms of effort

Noun

1. attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try, activity

usage: 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"

2. effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat, labor, labour, toil

usage: use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

3. feat, effort, exploit, accomplishment, achievement

usage: a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"

4. campaign, cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort, venture

usage: 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"

Definition and meaning of effort (Dictionary)