endeavour
Britishverb
noun
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
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“A huge part of any mining endeavour is the cost of energy, so oil and gas surges will always hurt mining stocks,” Ash said.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Accepting the best ensemble prize, his co-star Delroy Lindo said making Sinners had been an "incredible journey", adding: "Every single day we brought ourselves, our hearts, our souls, to this endeavour."
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
He still sees the sector as worthy of long-term endeavour, and authorities agree.
From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025
Access to ransom money has traditionally made banditry a lucrative endeavour, yet in Kurfi, it was bandit leaders who requested peace talks.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
Her second duty now, inferior only to her father’s claims, was to promote Harriet’s comfort, and endeavour to prove her own affection in some better method than by match-making.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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