Ever

[Ju]

How can I ever find him in this crowded mall?

What does "ever" mean in the above sentence?

Thanks.

 

[Raymott]

It means "at any time". It's an intensifier.

 

[teechar]

I think it's just being used for emphasis here. I don't see it as meaning "at any time."

See entry #4 in the link below.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/ever