endeavor
Meaning
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A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.
Synonyms
try hard
make effort
exert oneself
brace oneself
effrt
be diligent
take pains
work hard
take effort
the whole shooting match
donkeywork
do one’s best
Effort
fight against
try for
great effort
be zealous
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪnˈdɛv.ə/
Etymology
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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