endeavor

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 Verb 1.5.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• 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

• IPA: /ɛnˈdɛvɝ/
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• Rhymes: -ɛvə(r)

[edit] Noun

endeavor (plural endeavors)

1. A sincere attempt. A determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal.
2. Enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity.

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• Hebrew: עברית: ניסיון, מאמץ, להשתדל

[edit] Verb

to endeavor (third-person singular simple present endeavors, present participle endeavoring, simple past and past participle endeavored)

1. To attempt through application of effort.
2. To work with purpose.

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