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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
Brit. sp. endeavour en·deav′·our

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