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ərverb (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.
verb (used with object)
2.
to attempt; try: He endeavors to keep things neat in his apartment.
3.
Archaic. to attempt to achieve or gain.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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noun
4.
a strenuous effort; attempt.
Also, especially British, en·deav·our.
Origin:
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
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
Related forms
en·deav·or·er; especially British, en·deav·our·er, noun
pre·en·deav·or, noun
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Example Sentences
- They endeavour to find objections, both to our abstract reasonings, and to those which regard matter of fact and existence.
- If he tries to climb out into the air as inexperienced people endeavour to do, he drowns.
- Science is the endeavour to increase the body of knowledge.
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endeavor
early 15c., lit. "in duty," from phrase put (oneself) in dever "make it one's duty" (a partial translation of O.Fr. mettre en deveir "put in duty"), from O.Fr. dever "duty," from L. debere "to owe" (see debt). One's endeavors meaning one's "utmost effort" is from late 15c.
EXPAND Related: Endeavored; endeavoring.
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