Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛvər/

Definitions of endeavor

noun a sincere or serious effort to achieve a goal

Example Sentences

A1 I will endeavor to learn how to cook simple dishes.

A2 She made an endeavor to improve her English speaking skills.

B1 The team's collective endeavor led to the successful completion of the project.

B2 His endeavor to start his own business paid off in the end.

C1 The scientist's lifelong endeavor was to find a cure for cancer.

C2 The artist's creative endeavors have gained international recognition.

verb to make an effort to achieve something

Example Sentences

A1 I will endeavor to learn how to ride a bike.

A2 She endeavored to improve her English by practicing every day.

B1 The team endeavored to complete the project on time.

B2 Despite facing challenges, he endeavored to achieve his goals.

C1 The company endeavored to expand its market share through strategic partnerships.

C2 The artist endeavored to create a masterpiece that would inspire generations to come.

Examples of endeavor in a Sentence

formal The company will endeavor to improve customer satisfaction through better service.

informal I will endeavor to finish the project by the end of the week.

slang I'll do my best to ace this test, no worries.

figurative She embarked on a new endeavor to find inner peace through meditation.

Grammatical Forms of endeavor

past tense

endeavored

plural

endeavors

comparative

more endeavoring

superlative

most endeavoring

present tense

endeavor

future tense

will endeavor

perfect tense

have endeavored

continuous tense

is endeavoring

singular

endeavor

positive degree

endeavoring

infinitive

to endeavor

gerund

endeavoring

participle

endeavored

Origin and Evolution of endeavor

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'endeavor' originated from the Old French word 'en- devoir' which means 'to make an effort'
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'endeavor' has come to mean a conscious or concerted effort towards a goal or objective.