Endeavor meaning
Endeavor is defined as to strive to reach a goal.
An example of endeavor is to work to read the entire Bible.
verb
(archaic) To try to achieve.
verb
To work with a set or specified goal or purpose.
verb
An earnest attempt or effort.
noun
To attempt (fulfillment of a responsibility or an obligation, for example) by employment or expenditure of effort.
Endeavored to improve the quality of life in the inner city.
verb
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To make an earnest attempt; strive.
To endeavor to finish first.
verb
1669 May 18, Sir Isaac Newton, Letter (to Francis Aston).
If you be affronted, it is better, in a foreign country, to pass it by in silence, and with a jest, though with some dishonour, than to endeavour revenge; for, in the first case, your credit's ne'er the worse when you return into England, or come into other company that have not heard of the quarrel.
verb
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The definition of an endeavor is an attempt with a lot of effort.
An example of an endeavor is the climbing of a large mountain.
noun
A conscientious or concerted effort toward an end; an earnest attempt.
noun
To work with purpose.
verb
Purposeful or industrious activity; enterprise.
noun
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Origin of endeavor
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From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- The verb is from Middle English endeveren (“to make an effort”); the noun is from Middle English endevour, from the verb. Endeveren is from (putten) in dever (“(to put oneself) in duty”), from in + dever (“duty”), partially translating Middle French (se mettre) en devoir (de faire) (“(to make it) one's duty (to do), to endeavour (to do)”) (from Old French devoir, deveir (“duty”)).
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