endeavor

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/

The English word “endeavor” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

verb

To exert oneself.
To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously.
To attempt (something).
To work with purpose.

Etymology

The verb is from Middle English endeveren (“to make an effort”); the noun is from Middle English endevour, from the verb. Endeveren is from (putten) in dever (“(to put oneself) in duty”), from in + dever (“duty”), partially translating Middle French (se mettre) en devoir (de faire) (“(to make it) one's duty (to do), to endeavour (to do)”) (from Old French devoir, deveir (“duty”)).

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