endeavor
[ en-dev-er ]
/ ɛnˈdɛv ər /
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verb (used without object)
to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive: We must constantly endeavor if we are to succeed.
verb (used with object)
to attempt; try: He endeavors to keep things neat in his apartment.
Archaic. to attempt to achieve or gain.
noun
a strenuous effort; attempt.
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QUIZ YOURSELF ON “THEIR,” “THERE,” AND “THEY’RE”
Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.
Question 1 of 7
Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?
Also especially British, en·deav·our .
Origin of endeavor
OTHER WORDS FROM endeavor
en·deav·or·er; especially British, en·deav·our·er, nounpre·en·deav·or, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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