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endeavor

especially British, ·𲹱·dzܰ

[en-dev-er]

verb (used without object)

  1. 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)

  1. to attempt; try.

    He endeavors to keep things neat in his apartment.

  2. Archaic.to attempt to achieve or gain.

noun

  1. a strenuous effort; attempt.

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Other Word Forms

  • endeavorer noun
  • preendeavor noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of endeavor1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English endeveren, from the phrase putten in devoir “to make an effort, assume responsibility”; compare Anglo-French se mettre en deveir. See en- 1, devoir
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Synonym Study

See try. See effort.
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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.

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Others say that’s changing and point to similar endeavors in China and elsewhere that took decades before they bore results.

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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.

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After winning the Southern Section individual title last week with a 66, Leary went on to practice his other fun endeavor — photography.

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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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