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endeavor
/ɪnˈdɛvər/
attempt or effort
She made a great endeavor to finish her project on time.
She made a strong effort to complete her project by the deadline.
formal
An attempt to achieve a goal or accomplish something, often requiring effort or determination.
The team's endeavor to win the championship was inspiring.
The team's determined effort to win the championship was motivating.
His lifelong endeavor was to promote peace and understanding.
His lifelong mission was to foster peace and mutual understanding.
Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe significant or sustained efforts.
Collocations
make an endeavorto attempt something with effortgreat endeavora significant or ambitious effortjoint endeavora collaborative effort
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'endeavor' in formal or literary contexts. For everyday speech, 'try' or 'attempt' is more common.
Gold Rule
Spelling Consistency
Be consistent with the spelling ('endeavor' in American English, 'endeavour' in British English).
Word Origin
From Middle French 'endeverer' (to attempt), from Old French 'desevrer' (to accomplish), from Latin 'deservire' (to serve). The modern spelling with 'v' instead of 'u' became common in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
In American English, 'endeavor' is spelled with a 'v', while British English uses 'endeavour'. Both spellings are correct, but 'endeavor' is more common in the U.S.
Word Breakdown
endeavor
attempt or effort
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