endeavor
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Also seen as: endeavors · endeavoring · endeavored
Sense 1
A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.
NounRegister: US
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously.
VerbRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To work with purpose.
VerbRegister: US
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “endeavor” mean?
A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.
Is “endeavor” formal or informal?
endeavor is generally US.