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Definition of endeavor

endeavor

/ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/
(UK: endeavour)
en · deav · or
Plural:endeavors
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Past Simple:endeavored
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Past Participle:endeavored
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Present Participle:endeavoring
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• noun

1

American A serious, determined attempt or effort to achieve a goal.

Example

"Climbing the mountain in winter was a dangerous endeavor that required months of preparation."

2

American An enterprise, project, or field of purposeful activity.

Example

"We wish her the very best of luck in all her future business endeavors."

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• verb

1

American To try hard to do or achieve something.

Example

"The engineering team will endeavor to complete the bridge repairs ahead of schedule."

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• Rhymes for endeavor

• Nearby Words

endearing
endearingly
endearment
endeavor
endemic
ender
endgame

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in Middle English from the phrase 'put oneself in devoir' (meaning to do one's duty), derived from Old French 'devoir' (duty) and ultimately Latin 'debere' (to owe).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Endeavor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/endeavor
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