Endeavor: meaning, definitions and examples

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endeavor

[ ɪnˈdɛvər ]

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business

An attempt to achieve a goal, especially a difficult one.

Synonyms

attempt, effort, undertaking

Examples of usage

He made a great endeavor to finish the project on time.
The company's endeavors to expand internationally were successful.

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business

To try hard to do or achieve something.

Synonyms

aim, attempt, strive

Examples of usage

She endeavored to learn a new language in her spare time.
The team endeavored to improve customer satisfaction levels.

Translations

Translations of the word "endeavor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esforço

🇮🇳 प्रयास

🇩🇪 Bestrebung

🇮🇩 usaha

🇺🇦 зусилля

🇵🇱 wysiłek

🇯🇵 努力（どりょく）

🇫🇷 effort

🇪🇸 esfuerzo

🇹🇷 çaba

🇰🇷 노력 (노력)

🇸🇦 جهد

🇨🇿 úsilí

🇸🇰 úsilie

🇨🇳 努力

🇸🇮 prizadevanje

🇮🇸 viðleitni

🇰🇿 талпыныс

🇬🇪 ცდა

🇦🇿 səy

🇲🇽 esfuerzo

Word origin

The word 'endeavor' originated from the Middle English word 'endeveren', which came from the Anglo-French word 'en devoir', meaning 'to make an effort'. The term has been in use since the late 14th century, evolving to its current meaning of striving towards a goal or making a serious attempt.

See also: end, endemic, ending, endless, endlessly, endpoint, unending.