1To endeavor or strive — to make an effort toward achieving a goal or improving something; often used in formal or business contexts.
私たちはお客様の満足のために努めております。
We are striving for our customers' satisfaction.
彼は毎日、体力向上に努めている。
He strives every day to improve his physical strength.
会社は環境保護に努める方針を発表した。
The company announced a policy to strive for environmental protection.
なるべく早く返信するよう努めます。
I will make an effort to reply as soon as possible.