endeavour

/ ɪnˈdɛvə /

verb

1. to try (to do something)

noun

1. an effort to do or attain something

Other Word Forms

• endeavourer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of endeavour¹

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

Example Sentences

The Chadian government's decision is a new blow to Harry's charitable endeavours after he stepped down earlier this year from Sentebale, an organisation he founded to help children orphaned by Aids in Botswana and Lesotho.

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In Antigua and Barbuda, hurricane preparedness is a year-round endeavour, explains Sherrod James, director of the country's office of disaster services.

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Wirtz's current struggles are not down to a shortage of endeavour.

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Sat behind the breakdown in defence, the 2014 World Cup winner will demand her forwards work hard around the fringes and endeavour to get the ball away as fast as possible to England's devastating runners.

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Nasa's plans for such an endeavour hang in the balance because of the threatened budget cuts, but China is also pursuing a sample return mission that could launch in 2028.

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