endeavor

UK: ɪnˈdɛvə | US: ɪnˈdɛvər

Definition

  1. n. a serious effort or attempt to achieve something

  2. vt. to try hard to achieve or accomplish something

Structure
en <in, into>deavor <duty, obligation>
Etymology

The word "endeavor" originated in Middle English as "endeveren," borrowed from Old French "en devoir" (to make it one's duty). The prefix "en-" intensifies the root "devoir," reflecting a sense of committed effort. Over time, the spelling evolved to "endeavor," retaining the core idea of striving toward a duty or goal.

Examples

  1. She made every endeavor to finish the project on time.

  2. The team will endeavor to improve their performance next season.

  3. Despite his endeavors, he couldn’t convince the committee.

  4. Endeavoring to learn a new language requires patience.

  5. His scientific endeavors led to groundbreaking discoveries.