endeavor
endeavor
Definition
en·deavor (en dev′ər, in-)
intransitive verb
to make an earnest attempt; strive: now usually with an infinitive to endeavor to finish first
Etymology: ME endever < en- (see en-) + dever < OFr deveir, duty, as in se mettre en deveir, to try to do: see devoir
transitive verb
Archaic to try to achieve
noun
an earnest attempt or effort
endeavor
Synonyms
endeavor
Synonyms
endeavor
Usage Examples
Infinitive complement
- respond: We will endeavor to respond to any complaints within 24 hours.
- resolve: We will endeavor to resolve your complaint at the earliest opportunity.
- update: Please note that whilst we endeavor to frequently update the web site the menus on this site are given only as a guide.
- assist: XCon will endeavor to assist you to reserve the hotel.
- ensure: By allowing us the opportunity to earn your custom, we will endeavor to ensure your privacy, whilst meeting your every offshore requirement.
- keep: We will endeavor to keep you informed of any delay to your expected delivery date.
Converse of object
- challenge: Challenging regenerative spiritual endeavors, combined with spiritual studies or more social interaction could prove to be beneficial then.
- use: And when the pretty High Ki declared their intention of entering the castle, he used every endeavor to dissuade them.
Adjective modifier
- lighthearted: This comedic aspect to the Internet has shown me that people can also be quite clever in more lighthearted endeavors.
- earnest: There was no mistaking his astonishing sincerity, his painfully earnest endeavor to impart to her some rather unusual id.. .
- athletic: Further successes were achieved in the country's athletic endeavors.
- artistic: Artistic endeavors have also been a way for many trauma survivors to express inner feelings in a positive, creative way.
- cooperative: The most positive factor in cooperative endeavors is their ability to ensure mutually dependent success.
- scholarly: Answering questions or at least asking them is the basis of all scholarly endeavor.
Modifying Another Word
- always: We will always endeavor to get you order shipped to you ASAP.
- still: Social conduct must still endeavor to approximate the compassionate nature of ultimate existence.
- now: Let us now endeavor, together with Urbahns, to view the question " from India's side.
- also: We will also endeavor to get the winning films screened on BBC television.
Noun used with modifier
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