endeavour

British  

/ ɪnˈdɛvə /

verb

1. to try (to do something)

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noun

1. an effort to do or attain something

Other Word Forms

• endeavourer noun

Etymology

Origin of endeavour

C14: endeveren , from _en- ¹ + -deveren from dever duty, from Old French deveir; see _devoirs

Example Sentences

But like other royals both princesses also have philanthropic endeavours.

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This is a costly endeavour and something the industry says it should not be responsible for.

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He has also said Greenland is essential for his plan to build a Golden Dome defence system, designed to protect the US against missile attacks, and that European allies could co-operate in this endeavour.

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And with an estimated 1.5 million people in the UK paying for the injections privately, staying on them for a long time is not a cheap endeavour.

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Separately, the duke and duchess have also released a Christmas card and end-of-year video highlighting their charitable endeavours.

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