Endeavor

/ɪnˈdɛvər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An attempt to achieve a goal.

His endeavor to start a new business was met with many challenges.

A serious or strenuous effort.

The company's endeavor to reduce carbon emissions is commendable.

A venture or undertaking.

The scientific endeavor resulted in several groundbreaking discoveries.

verb

To try hard to achieve something.

She endeavored to improve her grades by studying every evening.

To attempt or strive.

They endeavored to find a solution to the problem.

Middle English: from Old French 'endever', based on Latin 'in-' (in) + 'devorare' (to consume), meaning 'to put into action'.

in endeavor

while making an effort to achieve something.

endeavor to

make an attempt to.

to pursue an endeavor

to actively work on a goal or project.

strive

to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

aspire

to direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something.

To give it a shot.

I'm going to endeavor to finish this project by Friday, just give it a shot.

Going all in.

She decided to endeavor all in for her new business venture.