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Endeavors

Verb / ɪˈndevɜ:z / Another word for endeavors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Endeavors means to try hard to do or achieve something.

Synonyms & similar words

attempt effort try endeavour endeavor strive enterprise attempts strives works aspires aims undertakes pursues tries seeks labors pushes exerts struggles

Synonyms by register

Formal

undertakings pursuits efforts attempts

Informal

tries goings-on projects

Literary

strivings labors

Antonyms

idleness laziness inaction neglect apathy passivity

Common collocations

  • great endeavors
  • noble endeavors
  • future endeavors
  • personal endeavors
  • business endeavors
  • joint endeavors
  • successful endeavors

Word family

noun endeavor
verb endeavor

Usage note

Often used to describe significant or ambitious efforts. While 'endeavor' can be used as a verb, it is more commonly found as a noun. The spelling 'endeavour' is common in British English.

Example sentences

  1. He always endeavors to do his best in school.
  2. She endeavors to be kind to everyone she meets.
  3. The team will endeavor to win the championship.
  4. We must all endeavor to make the world a better place.
  5. He endeavored to fix the broken toy.

Quotes

  • Our greatest endeavors are those that help others.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts in endeavors.
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.

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