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endeavor
[en-dev-er]
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.
Other Word Forms
- endeavorer noun
- preendeavor noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
In fact, the entire live-action endeavor hinged on whether Toothless could be properly translated as a photorealistic dragon among human actors and physical sets, while retaining the charm of the animated movies.
Others say that’s changing and point to similar endeavors in China and elsewhere that took decades before they bore results.
But audiences have been engaged through a panoply of digital programs and new outreach endeavors, such as the play club program with libraries that Loewenberg said she plans to introduce throughout the country.
After winning the Southern Section individual title last week with a 66, Leary went on to practice his other fun endeavor — photography.
In a second Instagram post Sunday, the band noted that it is “heading for retirement” and their now-ex-drummer is younger and must “devote all his energy into making” new endeavors a success.
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