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endeavor

endeavor

171 4.1
A determined attempt to do something difficult
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈdɛvər/
  • US
translation icon : esfuerzo
  • I hope I help you with your creative endeavors in your life.
  • efforts and endeavors
  • a human endeavor
  • an ambitious endeavor

And I can't thank you enough for kicking this endeavor off with me.

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Examples

  • Perhaps there might be a place for her in this endeavor.

  • So what is the probability of success for this endeavor right now?

  • Scientific endeavor is a social endeavor, and as such is of importance in social studies.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Explore what makes this endeavor so challenging with this video.

  • Just about any human endeavor involves finance.

  • At several points, I nearly gave up the endeavor, since it seemed an unnecessary use of time.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The money I managed to raise for this endeavor is only for your fees, your food and lodging.

  • Many students explain their learning experience in terms of spiritual endeavor and fulfillment.

    Academic text (2011)
  • But I do wish to underline that Russian assistance in this endeavor is crucial and highly valued.

    Academic text (1999)
  • She put a lot of effort into her artistic endeavor, dedicating hours to perfect her painting.

Synonyms

attempt
vsendeavor
1.0

A try to do something, often when it is difficult

is similar but stresses strong, sustained determination
effort
vsendeavor
1.0

Use of physical or mental energy to try to do something

is an attempt that focuses on determined intention rather than just energy
try
vsendeavor
  • Specialized
423 1.0

An attempt to do something

is similar but emphasizes a possibly brief act
pursuit
vsendeavor
167 3.7

The act of trying to reach a goal

is a single determined attempt rather than prolonged seeking
enterprise
vsendeavor
66 4.9

A project that is difficult and needs a lot of work

is a determined attempt that may not involve large bold planning
undertaking
vsendeavor
47 4.6

A large difficult task that needs a lot of effort

is more about one determined attempt than an entire project
striving
vsendeavor
7 3.5

A strong effort to reach a goal

is an attempt that may be shorter rather than a long effort
pursuance
vsendeavor
  • Formal
2 8.1

Trying to reach a goal or carry out a plan

is the focused determined effort within that broader process

Antonyms

12 3.5

A period of time with no movement or action

How Serious

undertaking
47 4.6
endeavor
  • US
171 4.1
effort
1.0
attempt
1.0
try
  • Specialized
423 1.0

Surface Forms

endeavor singular
endeavors plural
endeavours plural
endeavour singular

Etymology

Endeavor comes from Old French endevoir and Latin debere 'to owe', and it once meant doing something because it was your 'duty'. So an endeavor is a strong, determined effort or attempt, like something you feel you must try.