endeavor
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[edit] English
[edit] Alternative forms
- endeavour (UK)
[edit] Etymology
From Middle English endevour, from endeveren (“to make an effort”), from (putten) in dever (“(to put oneself) in duty”): in + dever (“duty”) (from Old French deveir, devoir (“duty”)).
[edit] Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɛvə(r)
[edit] Noun
endeavor (plural endeavors)
- A sincere attempt. A determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal.
- Enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity.
[edit] Translations
A sincere attempt
Enterprise
[edit] Verb
endeavor (third-person singular simple present endeavors, present participle endeavoring, simple past and past participle endeavored)
- To attempt through application of effort.
- To work with purpose.
[edit] Translations
To attempt through application of effort
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To work with purpose
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