CEFR B2

endeavor

verb, noun

Meaning

Endeavor means to try hard to achieve something, and as a noun it means a serious attempt or effort toward a goal.

Examples

We endeavor to answer every message quickly.
Starting the school was a difficult endeavor.

Synonyms: strive, attempt, effort

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endeavor (B2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛvər/

Definition

Endeavor means to try hard to achieve something, and as a noun it means a serious attempt or effort toward a goal.

Examples

We endeavor to answer every message quickly.
Starting the school was a difficult endeavor.

How to Use endeavor

endeavor to (formal verb pattern): to try hard to do something — "The team will endeavor to improve safety."
human endeavor (collocation): a field of serious human effort — "Science is a major human endeavor."

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Antonyms of endeavor

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