endeavor

American  

[en-dev-er] / ɛnˈdɛv ər /

especially British, endeavour

verb (used without object)

1. to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive.

   We must constantly endeavor if we are to succeed.

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verb (used with object)

1. to attempt; try.

   He endeavors to keep things neat in his apartment.

2. Archaic. to attempt to achieve or gain.

noun

1. a strenuous effort; attempt.

Related Words

See try. See effort.

Other Word Forms

• endeavorer noun
• preendeavor noun

Etymology

Origin of endeavor

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English endeveren, from the phrase putten in devoir “to make an effort, assume responsibility”; compare Anglo-French se mettre en deveir. See en- ¹, devoir

Example Sentences

But a run-up has made Arm’s stock far more expensive than other chip companies relative to future earnings, leaving little room for error in the company’s new endeavor.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Once we confirmed the phenomenon, the research became an entirely different scientific endeavor."

From Science Daily

The endeavor will be backed by a joint investment of up to $1 billion over five years.

From Barron's

We endeavor to encourage younger colleagues to negotiate their salaries but we must always show the value we bring to the table.

From MarketWatch

To grapple with AI is a worthy endeavor for any filmmaker.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aim
• effort
• enterprise
• struggle
• undertaking
• venture