endeavor

  1. Noun.  A sincere attempt. A determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal.
  2. Noun.  Enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity.
  3. Verb.  To attempt through application of effort.
  4. Verb.  To work with purpose.

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