endeavor
en-deav-or / ĕn-dĕv-ər
noun 1. a sincere attempt, generally requiring effort Success in any endeavor requires single-minded attention to detail and total concentration. Willie Sutton, 1901 – 1980 2. an undertaking directed toward a goal or purpose He that fails in his endeavors after wealth or power will not long retain either honesty or courage. Samuel Johnson, 1709 – 1784 verb 1. to try, to make an effort Before you contradict an old man, my fair friend, you should endeavor to understand him. George Santayana 1863-1952