Word meaning
endeavor
noun · en-DEV-er
What does endeavor mean?
Endeavor means an attempt to achieve a goal; an earnest effort.
Endeavor in a sentence
“Opening a restaurant is a risky endeavor.”
Synonyms for endeavor
- attempt
- effort
- undertaking
How to remember endeavor
- Say it out loud a few times: en-DEV-er.
- Write one sentence of your own using endeavor, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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