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   endeavour

   /ɪnˈdɛvə/

   verb

   • 1. try hard to do or achieve something: "he is endeavouring to help the Third World"

   noun

   • 1. an attempt to achieve a goal: "an endeavour to reduce serious injury" Similar attempttrybidefforttrialventureinformal:gocrackshotstabbashwhackwhirl
   • ▪ earnest, prolonged, and industrious effort: "enthusiasm is a vital ingredient in all human endeavour" Similar strivingstrugglinglabouringstrugglelabourhard workhard slogeffortexertionapplicationindustrypainsinformal:sweatblood, sweat, and tearselbow greasegraft(hard) yakkaarchaic:travailmoil
   • ▪ an enterprise or undertaking: "a portfolio of business endeavours" Similar undertakingenterpriseventurepursuitexerciseactivityexploitdeedactactionmoveschemeplanprojectinformal:caper

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘exert oneself’): from the phrase put oneself in devoir ‘do one's utmost’ (see devoir).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › endeavorEndeavor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ENDEAVOR is to attempt (something, such as the fulfillment of an obligation) by exertion of effort. How to use endeavor in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Endeavor.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › endeavourENDEAVOUR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ENDEAVOUR definition: 1. to try to do something: 2. an attempt to do something: 3. UK spelling of endeavor. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENDEAVOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   an effort or attempt to do something: [ C ] Writing is a very different endeavor than teaching. endeavor. verb [ + to infinitive ] fml (Cdn Br endeavour) us / ɪnˈdev·ər / to try to do something:

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   noun. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something. “wished him luck in his endeavor ”. synonyms: attempt, effort, endeavour, try. see more. noun. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) synonyms: endeavour, enterprise. see more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › endeavorENDEAVOR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   an effort or attempt to do something: [ C ] Writing is a very different endeavor than teaching. endeavor. verb [ + to infinitive ] fml (Cdn Br endeavour) us / ɪnˈdev·ər / to try to do something: I endeavored to explain the legal consequences of his action.

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   Endeavor definition: to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive. See examples of ENDEAVOR used in a sentence.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › endeavourEndeavour Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   4 days ago · Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... Take the quiz. The meaning of ENDEAVOUR is chiefly British spelling of endeavor.