Endeavors: meaning, definitions and examples
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endeavors
[ ɪnˈdɛvərz ]
business
Efforts to achieve a particular goal, typically involving a lot of time, hard work, and determination.
Synonyms
efforts, initiatives, undertakings.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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endeavors |
Use this word to describe serious or significant attempts to achieve something, often involving considerable effort or planning.
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efforts |
This word is appropriate for general attempts to accomplish tasks or goals, typically emphasizing the physical or mental energy put into the task.
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undertakings |
This word is suitable for describing formal projects or tasks that are often large in scope or complexity, with a sense of commitment or responsibility.
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initiatives |
Use 'initiatives' when referring to new plans or strategies aimed at achieving a goal or resolving issues, often implying a proactive approach.
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Examples of usage
- She is determined to succeed in her endeavors.
- Their team put a lot of effort into their entrepreneurial endeavors.
formal
To try hard to do or achieve something.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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endeavors |
Used when referring to serious or determined efforts towards a goal, often in professional, academic, or formal contexts.
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attempt |
Used when referring to the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult. It often implies that success is uncertain.
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strive |
Used when referring to making a great effort to achieve something, often suggesting continuous and diligent work.
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aim |
Used when referring to the goal or objective that someone wants to achieve. It is often used in a general or casual context.
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Examples of usage
- She endeavors to provide the best customer service.
- They endeavored to find a solution to the problem.
Translations
Translations of the word "endeavors" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esforços
🇮🇳 प्रयास
🇩🇪 Bestrebungen
- Bemühungen
- Unternehmungen
🇮🇩 upaya
🇺🇦 зусилля
- намагання
- спроби
🇵🇱 starania
- wysiłki
- przedsięwzięcia
🇯🇵 努力 (どりょく)
🇫🇷 efforts
🇪🇸 esfuerzos
- empeños
- empresas
🇹🇷 çabalar
🇰🇷 노력 (노력)
🇸🇦 مساعي
🇨🇿 úsilí
- snahy
- podniky
🇸🇰 úsilie
- snahy
- podniky
🇨🇳 努力 (nǔlì)
🇸🇮 prizadevanja
🇮🇸 viðleitni
🇰🇿 күш-жігер
🇬🇪 წადილები
🇦🇿 səylər
🇲🇽 esfuerzos
- empeños
- empresas
Etymology
The word 'endeavors' originated from the Old French word 'en-,' meaning 'in' or 'towards,' and 'dever,' meaning 'duty' or 'action.' Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word 'endeveren,' which eventually became 'endeavor' in Modern English. The term has been used to denote efforts and actions towards achieving specific goals, reflecting the human drive for progress and success.
See also: endeavoring, endeavour.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,643, 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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