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

Though for all of her mesmerising showings, goals, assists and endeavour, tournament qualification proved one hurdle too many with Wales for the majority of her career.

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The Traitors have begun their murder spree, as the faithfuls endeavour to uncover them.

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A heroic Ukraine roused a performance of spirit, endeavour and courage to stun Scotland and earn a historic World Cup play-off final against Wales.

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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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