ENDEAVOR Definition & Meaning

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[ en-dev-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

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�y��vlog 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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Example Sentences

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In addition to “The Bondsman” and a slate of future endeavors, there’s his Instagram where his 4.5 million followers catch witty, musical clips of him and his actor wife, Kyra Sedgwick, and other family members.

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The group’s latest endeavor takes them to the world of concert films, but with a twist.

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It’s also an endeavor that nearly anyone can try and many become passionate about.

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There are stylish but completely unnecessary dream sequences — just one would already be verging on superfluous — and frenzied endeavors to create intrigue where there is none.

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“You can feel good that if you choose to get involved and you choose to bring a claim against Southern California Edison, you are getting engaged in a righteous endeavor. This is a righteous lawsuit.”

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