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- pronunciation:
- ihn
de
vr
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
endeavors, endeavoring, endeavored |
definition: |
to make an earnest effort; strive.
The settlers endeavored to get their crops planted in time for the growing season.[verb + infinitive
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He endeavored to find a new a job, but it was difficult with little experience.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- essay, seek, strive, struggle, toil, try
- similar words:
- attempt, labor, travail, undertake, work
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related words: |
bother, try |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a strenuous or conscientious attempt to accomplish something.
Building the bridge was a huge endeavor.- synonyms:
- attempt, effort, try
- similar words:
- enterprise, essay, labor, quest, toil, travail, undertaking, venture, work
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related words: |
action, activity, bid, campaign, effort, hustle, push, trial, try |
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