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endeavor

nounHigh-frequency wordMore E words

a serious attempt or effort to achieve a particular goal

Word origin: From the phrase put oneself in devoir, in duty, from Old French devoir.

In a sentence

Endeavor in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing endeavor in a sentence.

Learning a new language is a challenging endeavor that rewards persistence.

The lunar mission was the most ambitious scientific endeavor the agency had ever attempted.

Synonyms
effortattemptundertakingenterprise
Antonyms

None listed.

Usage & nuance

Using “endeavor” well

As a noun, endeavor names a serious, often demanding attempt at a goal, weightier than a casual try. It frequently modifies collective or sustained efforts.

Common questions

Questions about “endeavor

Endeavor (noun) means a serious attempt or effort to achieve a particular goal
Here is endeavor used in an example sentence: "Learning a new language is a challenging endeavor that rewards persistence." Another example: "The lunar mission was the most ambitious scientific endeavor the agency had ever attempted."
Common synonyms for endeavor include effort, attempt, undertaking, enterprise.
Clusters with effort, attempt, undertaking, and enterprise in Sentence Equivalence. The cue is usually a purposeful and earnest striving.
Yes. Endeavor is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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