Endeavored: meaning, definitions and examples
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endeavored
[ ɪnˈdɛvərd ]
attempt to achieve
To endeavor means to try hard to do or achieve something. It often implies a sense of purpose and determination in the pursuit of a goal. This action is associated with putting in significant effort and persistence, despite potential difficulties or challenges. Endeavoring often requires planning, commitment, and a proactive attitude towards achieving an objective.
Synonyms
attempt, endeavor, strive, try, work
Examples of usage
- She endeavored to improve her skills in painting.
- They endeavored to complete the project on time.
- He endeavored to understand different cultures.
- We must endeavor to protect the environment.
Translations
Translations of the word "endeavored" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esforçado
- esforçada
- tentado
- tentada
🇮🇳 प्रयत्नशील
🇩🇪 bemüht
- angestrengt
- versucht
🇮🇩 berusaha
- berupaya
- mencoba
🇺🇦 намагався
- намагалася
- старався
- старалася
🇵🇱 starał się
- starała się
- usiłował
- usiłowała
🇯🇵 努力した
- 努力している
- 試みた
🇫🇷 efforcé
- tenté
- s'efforcer
🇪🇸 esforzado
- esforzada
- intentado
- intentada
🇹🇷 çabaladı
- çaba gösterdi
- denedi
🇰🇷 노력한
🇸🇦 بذل جهداً
🇨🇿 snažil se
- snažila se
- pokusil se
- pokusila se
🇸🇰 snažil sa
- snažila sa
- pokúsil sa
- pokúsila sa
🇨🇳 努力了
🇸🇮 trudil se
- trudila se
- poskušal
- poskušala
🇮🇸 reyna
🇰🇿 талпынған
🇬🇪 ცდილობდა
🇦🇿 çalışdı
🇲🇽 esforzado
- esforzada
- intentado
- intentada
Etymology
The word 'endeavor' stems from the Old French term 'endevoir', which meant 'to put in effort' or 'to put one's energy into something'. This term was adopted into Middle English, where it evolved phonetically and semantically into its current form. The prefix 'en-' signifies the action of putting in or engaging in something, while 'devoir' relates to the obligation or duty to act. Over the centuries, 'endeavor' has maintained a sense of purposeful attempts and efforts, whether in personal ambitions, professional goals, or social causes. The word has found its usage across various contexts, embodying the human spirit of determination and ambition.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,767, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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