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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