· a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise"
Synonym(s): enterprise, endeavour
Hypernym(s): undertaking, project, task, labor
· 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"
Synonym(s): attempt, effort, endeavour, try
Hypernym(s): activity
· attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy"
Hypernym(s): try, seek, attempt, essay, assay