Endeavour: meaning, definitions and examples

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endeavour

[ ɪnˈdɛvə ]

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business

A serious determined attempt to achieve something.

Synonyms

attempt, effort, enterprise, undertaking

Examples of usage

He made every endeavour to succeed in his business.
She is always willing to make an endeavour to improve her skills.
The team's collective endeavour resulted in a successful project.

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action

To try hard to do or achieve something.

Synonyms

aim, attempt, seek, strive

Examples of usage

I will endeavour to finish the task by the end of the day.
They endeavoured to find a solution to the problem.
She endeavours to be the best in her field.

Translations

Translations of the word "endeavour" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esforço

🇮🇳 प्रयास

🇩🇪 Bemühung

🇮🇩 usaha

🇺🇦 зусилля

🇵🇱 wysiłek

🇯🇵 努力 (どりょく)

🇫🇷 effort

🇪🇸 esfuerzo

🇹🇷 çaba

🇰🇷 노력 (노력)

🇸🇦 جهد

🇨🇿 úsilí

🇸🇰 úsilie

🇨🇳 努力 (nǔlì)

🇸🇮 prizadevanje

🇮🇸 viðleitni

🇰🇿 талпыныс

🇬🇪 წადილი

🇦🇿 səy

🇲🇽 esfuerzo

Word origin

The word 'endeavour' originates from the Middle English word 'endeveren', which comes from the Old French word 'en-' (intensive prefix) and 'dever' (duty). The term has been in use since the 14th century, evolving to its current meaning of a strong effort or attempt to achieve a goal.