efforts

1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish somethingExamples: "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"Synonyms: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try

2. use of physical or mental energy; hard workExamples: "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"Synonyms: effort, elbow grease, exertion, sweat, travail

3. a notable achievementExamples: "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"Synonyms: effort, exploit, feat

4. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular endExamples: "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"Synonyms: campaign, cause, crusade, drive, effort, movement