Endeavour in English dictionary

  • endeavour

    Meanings and definitions of "Endeavour"

    • (obsolete, reflexive) To exert oneself. [15th-17th c.]
    • (intransitive) To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously. [from 16th c.]
    • (obsolete, transitive) To attempt (something). [16th-17th c.]
    • A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal.
    • Enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity.
    • noun
      British standard spelling of [i]endeavor[/i].
    • verb
      British standard spelling of [i]endeavor[/i].
    • to attempt through application of effort
    • sincere attempt
    • enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity
    • An assiduous or persistent activity.
    • To exert oneself to do or effect something.
    • To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously.
    • noun
      a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise"
    • noun
      earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
    • verb
      attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy"

    Synonyms of "Endeavour" in English dictionary

    attempt, task, enterprise are the top synonyms of "Endeavour" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Endeavour

    • endeavour ( plural  endeavours)
    • endeavour ( third-person singular simple present endeavours, present participle endeavouring, simple past and past participle endeavoured)
    • endeavour (plural endeavours)
    • endeavour (third-person singular simple present endeavours, present participle endeavouring, simple past and past participle endeavoured)
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