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endeavour - 2 dictionary results

en⋅deav⋅or

[en-dev-er]
–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.
–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.
–noun
4. a strenuous effort; attempt.
Also, especially British, en⋅deav⋅our.


Origin:
1350–1400; ME endeveren, from the phrase putten in devoir to make an effort, assume responsibility; cf. AF se mettre en deveir. See en- 1 , devoir


en⋅deav⋅or⋅er; especially British, en⋅deav⋅our⋅er, noun


1, 2. See try. 4. See effort.
en·deav·our   (ěn-děv'ər)   
n.   & v. Chiefly British
Variant of endeavor.
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