endeavour

noun
UK: /ɪnˈdev.ər/
US: /ɪnˈdev.ɚ/

  1. An attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult.

    1. His great endeavour was to bring peace.
    2. The company's new endeavour to expand its market share proved successful due to innovative marketing.

  2. An effort or exertion of power.

    1. They supported her endeavour.
    2. Despite their best endeavour, they failed to complete the project on time.

Synonyms

venture attempt effort try undertaking struggle
endeavour verb

  1. To try hard to do or achieve something.

    1. We must endeavour to do better.
    2. I will endeavour to complete the task by the end of the week, despite the challenges.
endeavour transitive-verb

  1. To try to do something.

    1. I will endeavour to help you.
    2. The team will endeavour to improve results next quarter to meet our goals.
endeavour intransitive-verb

  1. To attempt to achieve something by working hard.

    1. They endeavour to meet needs.
    2. Scientists endeavour to understand climate change through complex data analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "endeavour" in English means: An attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult., An effort or exertion of power..

The phonetic transcription of "endeavour" is /ɪnˈdev.ər/ in British English and /ɪnˈdev.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "endeavour": venture, attempt, effort, try, undertaking, struggle.

Example usage of "endeavour": "His great endeavour was to bring peace.". More examples on the page.