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endeavour

/ ɪnˈdɛvə /

verb

  1. to try (to do something)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. an effort to do or attain something
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • enˈdeavourer, noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of endeavour1

C14: endeveren , from en- 1+ -deveren from dever duty, from Old French deveir; see devoirs
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Example Sentences

In his BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson explains why England should not be criticised for their endeavour and playing style, despite another defeat.

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But despite the team endeavour, she added, the “old, iconic building could not be saved”.

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I cannot fault their endeavour, creativity and spirit, but it was Australia who came out on top in winning 42-37.

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Mr Rosoman hopes his fundraising endeavours will inspire men to take on their own challenges.

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The statement also thanked the North Macedonian government for expediting the process of releasing his body and both the Scottish and UK governments for their “endeavours” to put plans in place.

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