endeavor
[ en-dev-er ]
/ ɛnˈdɛv ər /
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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decorum
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, nounWords nearby endeavor
endbrain, endcap, endear, endearing, endearment, endeavor, endeavour, endecott, endemic, endemic hematuria, endemic neuritis
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British Dictionary definitions for endeavour
endeavour
US endeavor
/ (ɪnˈdɛvə) /
verb
to try (to do something)
noun
an effort to do or attain something
Derived forms of endeavour
endeavourer or US endeavorer, nounWord Origin for endeavour
C14: endeveren, from en- 1 + -deveren from dever duty, from Old French deveir; see devoirs
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