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endeavors

|en/deav/ors|

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/ɪnˈdɛvərz/

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/ɪnˈdɛvə(r)z/

(endeavor)

attempt to achieve

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
endeavor	endeavors	endeavoring	endeavors	endeavored	endeavored	endeavoring

Etymology

Etymology Information

'endeavor' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'endevour,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'devoir' meant 'duty.'

Historical Evolution

'endevour' transformed into the modern English word 'endeavor' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to put oneself in duty,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to try hard to achieve something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an attempt to achieve a goal.

His endeavors to improve the community were successful.

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Verb 1

to try hard to achieve something.

She endeavors to finish her work on time.

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Last updated: 2025/01/21 12:38