WordValeendeavor
an earnest attempt or effort
to try hard to do something
In more detail
1. (verb) to try hard to do or achieve something
2. (noun) a serious attempt or effort to do something
Examples
- 1. She endeavored to finish the project on time despite the difficulties.
- 2. His endeavor to learn Japanese has been successful.
How to use endeavor
Endeavor suggests a serious, determined, or sustained effort, often implying some difficulty or ambition. It is more formal and literary than 'try' or 'attempt,' and is commonly used in official, academic, or elevated contexts. The noun form emphasizes the attempt or project itself rather than just the action of trying.
Common phrases
- endeavor to do something
- make an endeavor
- valiant endeavor
- joint endeavor
- endeavor to achieve
Synonyms
attempt · try · strive · undertake · seek
Opposites
abandon · neglect
Word family
endeavour (British spelling) · endeavoring · endeavored · endeavors
A common mistake
Learners sometimes spell it 'endever' or confuse it with 'endeavour' (the British spelling is equally correct but less common in American English).
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