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Meaning of 'endeavor' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Endeavor [ n.]
- An exertion of physical or intellectual strength toward the attainment of an object; a systematic or continuous attempt; an effort; a trial.
2 . Endeavor [ v. i.]
- To exert one's self; to work for a certain end.
3 . Endeavor [ v. t.]
- To exert physical or intellectual strength for the attainment of; to use efforts to effect; to strive to achieve or reach; to try; to attempt.

Meaning of 'endeavor' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . endeavor [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
Example in sentence:
  • he had doubts about the whole enterprise
Meaning (2):
- earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Example in sentence:
  • made an effort to cover all the reading material;
  • she gave it a good try;
  • wished him luck in his endeavor
3 . endeavor [ v]
Meaning (3):
- attempt by employing effort
Example in sentence:
  • we endeavor to make our customers happy

Nearby Words:

end end- end-all endable endamage endamageable endamaged endamagement endamaging endamnify

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